The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the arrest of popular anonymous whistleblower Bristol Isaac Tamunobiefiri, widely known by his social media alias PIDOM.
In a statement released on Saturday, August 24, the spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Force, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the arrest, citing “serious offenses that undermine the integrity of government operations” as the reason behind PIDOM’s apprehension.
The statement reads: “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 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.”
