Video: Bago clarifies arrest of individuals with dreadlocks in Niger
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Abdullateef Fowewe
Niger State Governor, Umar Bago has addressed concerns over his recent comments as regards “dreadlocks”, clarifying that the focus is on tackling unruly behaviour rather than targeting individuals with dreadlocks.
Video linkVideo: Bago clarifies arrest of individuals with dreadlocks in Niger
Bago noted that the misinterpretation stemmed from a specific style associated with hooliganism, not dreadlocks in general.
He extended a warm invitation to law-abiding citizens wearing dreadlocks who have businesses or wish to invest in Niger State.
“Yesterday, we read a riot act on hooliganism, and people misinterpreted our words for people who have dreadlocks.
“We don’t have a problem with dreadlocks. We only have a problem with the cult here with dreadlocks.
“So if you have dreadlocks and you have business, please come to Niger state. All that is media propaganda. We’re not driving you out of Niger state. We are only driving that cult that is becoming a menace in Niger state,” said Bago.
