APC governorship candidate in Gombe State, Dr. Jamilu Isyaku Gwamna, petitions Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police (IGP) over allegations of a coordinated campaign of online attacks. Across reports, he says the campaign includes cyberbullying, criminal defamation, and the spread of fake news, which he claims is intended to harm his reputation ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The petition is said to be supported by information from sources familiar with the submission, which also indicates that Gwamna seeks an INTERPOL probe in addition to police investigation. The reports do not provide details of specific posts or accounts, or name alleged perpetrators. They also do not confirm whether any investigation has been launched or whether authorities have responded publicly. The matter is presented as a formal complaint by the candidate, focusing on alleged online conduct that he attributes to a coordinated effort. The petition’s stated aim is to prompt law-enforcement action to address what he describes as misinformation and defamatory content circulated against him.
APC Gombe candidate Gwamna petitions police, seeks INTERPOL probe over alleged online attacks
APC governorship candidate in Gombe State, Dr. Jamilu Isyaku Gwamna, petitions Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police (IGP) over allegations of a coordinated campaign of online attacks. Across reports,...
- Dr. Jamilu Isyaku Gwamna, an APC governorship candidate in Gombe State, files a petition to Nigeria’s IGP.
- He alleges a coordinated online campaign involving cyberbullying, criminal defamation, and fake news.
- The alleged campaign is said to be aimed at damaging his reputation before the 2027 governorship election.
- The petition also seeks a role for INTERPOL in investigating the allegations.
- The reports do not specify alleged accounts, specific posts, or any confirmed investigative actions by authorities.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Gombe State, Dr. Jamilu Isyaku Gwamna, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) over an alleged campaign of cyberbullying, criminal defamation and fake news, which he claims is aimed at damaging his reputation ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Sources familiar with the petition said Gwamna requested […] The post Gwamna petitions IGP, seeks INTERPOL probe over alleged fake news campaign appeared first on Vanguard News.
3 hours agoThe All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Gombe State, Dr Jamilu Isyaku Gwamna, has formally petitioned the Inspector-General of Police over what he describes as a coordinated campaign of cyberbullying, criminal defamation and fake news allegedly orchestrated to damage his reputation ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Highly placed sources familiar with the petition […] APC Gombe governorship candidate Gwamna petitions police, INTERPOL over alleged online attacks
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