Investigative Journalist PIDOM Arrested by Nigeria Police Force

Popular investigative journalist PIDOM has been revealed to have been arrested by the Nigeria Police Force.

On Friday, August 23, another investigative journalist, David Hundeyin, expressed concern about the disappearance of PIDOM, a well-known figure on X (formerly Twitter).

The force's spokesperson, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, confirmed PIDOM's detention in a statement issued on Saturday, August 24. The statement indicated that PIDOM was detained due to "allegations of committing serious offenses that undermine the integrity of government operations."

The statement read: “In a well-coordinated effort, officials from the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) apprehended Bristol Isaac Tamunobiefiri, also known as PIDOM, on allegations of committing serious offenses that undermine the integrity of government operations. The arrest took place on August 5, 2024, in his hotel room in Rivers State.

"There are several allegations leveled against the suspect, including unlawful possession, leakages of classified documents, cyber-related offenses, and others. We will do due diligence in carrying out thorough investigations into the cases.

"The force will leave no stone unturned to continually enforce the law and bequeath to Nigerians a more secure nation."

Muyiwa Adejobi 

24th August 2024