The police alleged that he was suspected of committing computer-related fraud.
A popular Nigerian whistleblower, known only by their pseudonym @PIDOMNIGERIA is reportedly missing.
The whistleblower on X (formerly Twitter), known for exposing high-profile corruption and human rights abuses in Nigeria, has gone silent since August 15, 2024.
With over 200,000 followers, his prolonged absence has sparked concern among the Nigerian online community, prompting a trending campaign, #FreePidom, calling for his release.
Investigative journalist, David Hundeyin, has corroborated reports of Pidom's disappearance, adding weight to growing concerns about his whereabouts and safety.
He wrote: “This is @DavidHundeyin tweeting. I have control of PIDOM's account.”
An X user, Peter Obi Grassroots Mobilisation wrote: “The reported disappearance of PIDOM is a chilling reminder of the dark forces that have consumed Nigeria's democratic fabric.
“The very foundation of our democracy is under siege, and the silence of those in power is deafening. The vanishing of PIDOM is a stark warning that no one is safe, and the rule of law is mere rhetoric. Nigeria's democratic system lies in tatters, and the people are left to pick up the pieces of a shattered dream.”
Pearls wrote: “Nothing MUST happen to PIDOM NIGERIA Where is PIDOM? Free him NOW!”
Sir David Onyemaizu wrote: “Anywhere you see the #freepidom trending, kindly lend your voice & repost. Remember, this is not a democracy. It can happen to anyone because the government is fighting tooth and nail to suppress the truth.”
@OjiUgo_nwa wrote: “They were able to track PIDOM, but over 20 doctors that were kidnapped last week are yet to be tracked and rescued.
“The terrorists doing giveaway on TikTok and making transfers with their bank accounts haven't been tracked, our security operatives are anti people.”
However, in a document circulating on the X platform titled, ‘Police Administrative Bail Condition’ and dated August 15, 2024, the same day the whistleblower stopped being active online, it was alleged that @PIDOMNIGERIA, identified as Bristol Isaac, was being detained by the Nigerian police.
The police alleged that he was suspected of committing computer-related fraud.
The police document reads: “In accordance with section 36(5), 35(1) of Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as altered 1999, section 27(5) of Police Act, section 8(a) of ACJA 2015.
“Take notice that you: Bristol Isaac who is investigated by this office for the offence of computer related fraud is hereby offered police administrative bail as required by law after your statement was recorded. The bail is subject to the following conditions:
“That you are produce two sureties whom must be: Either a Federal or State Government employee of not less than Grade Level 16, who has a landed property in Abuja that worth Five Hundred Million Naira (N500.000,000:00), who is also ready te produce a letter of introduction from his organization and make copies available of (a) original document of the said property (6) letter of his first appointment. (c) letter of his last promotion (d) office identity card and (e) the original documents for sighting o a businessman who owns (a) business entity registered with Corporate Affairs Commission, (b) a landed property within FCT, Abuja or in any state capital in Nigeria worth Five Hundred Million Naira (N500.000,000:00) and (c) ready to make copies available of his CAC certificate, C of 0 of his landed property and (d) the original documents for sighting
“Either of the sureties will come with one passport photograph
“You are presumed to be on police administrative bail upon acknowledgement of this offer.”
Meanwhile, efforts to reach the spokespersons for the Nigeria Police Force, Muyiwa Adejobi and the Department of State Services, Dr Peter Afunanya on their mobile lines failed.
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