Isma’ila Sani Isah

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Nigeria

Religion or Belief: Muslim – Unspecified/Other

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Date of Detainment: July//2021

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment

Reason for Persecution: Blasphemy (General) Blasphemy (Religious Figures)

Nature of Charges: Unknown

Isma’ila Sani Isah

Extra Bio Info:

Isma’ila Sani Isah is detained for blasphemy.

In July 2021, authorities arrested Isah in Sokoto State after he was accused of making blasphemous posts against the Prophet Muhammad on social media.

Sources:

USCIRF Policy Update: Blasphemy Laws in Nigeria October 2022
"Kill Him When He Leaves Police Custody – Islamic Cleric Incites Sokoto Residents Against Youth Alleged To Insult Prophet Muhammad" Sahara Reporters
"Pandemonium as youths storm Sultan’s palace over ‘blasphemous comment’ against Prophet Muhammad" Daily Post