Days after an eerie post disclosed the intrigue in the disappearance of a popular whistleblower known as PIDOMNIGERIA, the Nigerian Police has owned to arresting him.
The whistleblower, PIDOM, operates under the username “99% Oppressed” on social media, and is renowned for exposing corruption by leaking sensitive documents related to the federal government, security agencies, state governments, and private companies.
His disappearance from social media was first highlighted by fellow investigative journalist David Hundeyin, who raised concerns about the whistleblower’s safety.
Confirming his arrest, Muyiwa Adejobi, the public relations officer (PRO) of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), in a statement, stated that the journalist was arrested on allegations of committing severe offences that undermine the integrity of government operations.
The statement reads; “NIGERIA POLICE ARREST SUSPECT INVOLVED IN DOCUMENT LEAKS, SUBVERSIVE ACTIVITIES.
“As more intricate Investigations Commence
“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 Rivers State.
“There are several allegations levelled against the suspect, including unlawful possession, leakages of classified documents, cyber related offences, and others. We will do due diligence in carrying out thorough investigation into the cases.
“The force will leave no stone unturned to continually enforce the law and bequeath to Nigerians a more secure nation.”
