Kanyi Daily NewsKanyi Daily NewsKanyi Daily News
  • Home
  • News
    • Politics
    • Crime
    • Sports
    • Nigerian News
    • Photospeaks
      • Instagrammers
      • Twitteratti
    • Videos
  • Entertainment
    • Celebrities
    • Interviews
    • Events
    • Magazine Covers
    • Reality TV
    • Spotlight
  • Kanyi TV
  • Lifestyle
    • Fashion
      • Fashion For Women
      • Fashion For Men
      • Who Wore It Better
      • Fashion We Like
      • Love Or Hate It
      • Style By
      • Style Star
    • Travel
    • Tech & Gadgets
    • Beauty
      • Makeup
      • Beauty Tips
      • Nails
    • Tips Tuesday / Life Hacks
  • Business
  • Career
    • Girl Boss
    • Man Inspiration
    • Wonder Woman Wednesday
    • Man On A Mission Monday
    • Career Tips
    • Business
    • Money & Finance Tips
    • Jobs
  • MORE
    • Health
    • Education
    • Humanity
    • Relationship
    • Couples In Love
    • Dating
Reading: Police Detained Me For Eight Days Because My Husband Criticised Lai Mohammed – Journalist’s Wife
Font ResizerAa
Font ResizerAa
Kanyi Daily NewsKanyi Daily News
  • Home
  • News
  • Celebs
  • Business
  • Crime
Search
  • Home
  • News
    • Politics
    • Crime
    • Sports
    • Nigerian News
    • Photospeaks
    • Videos
  • Entertainment
    • Celebrities
    • Interviews
    • Events
    • Magazine Covers
    • Reality TV
    • Spotlight
  • Kanyi TV
  • Lifestyle
    • Fashion
    • Travel
    • Tech & Gadgets
    • Beauty
    • Tips Tuesday / Life Hacks
  • Business
  • Career
    • Girl Boss
    • Man Inspiration
    • Wonder Woman Wednesday
    • Man On A Mission Monday
    • Career Tips
    • Business
    • Money & Finance Tips
    • Jobs
  • MORE
    • Health
    • Education
    • Humanity
    • Relationship
    • Couples In Love
    • Dating
Follow US
© 2025 Kanyi Media.
News

Police Detained Me For Eight Days Because My Husband Criticised Lai Mohammed – Journalist’s Wife

Tobias Sylvester
By Tobias Sylvester
Published: May 26, 2020
SHARE

Mrs Dorcas Jolayemi, the wife of a journalist detained for criticising Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has recounted her eight-day ordeal in the custody of the Kwara State Police Command.

Police Detained Me For Eight Days Because My Husband Criticised Lai Mohammed - Journalist's Wife 1

It was gathered that Lai Mohammed has ordered the arrest and detention of her husband, Rotimi Jolayemi, after he recorded an eight-minute audio critical of the minister and released it via WhatsApp.

The journalist was said to had spent several weeks in detention before the police charged him with “causing annoyance” and “insult” to the minister.

However, before the journalist turned himself in to the police, the minister ordered the arrest of his wife, Dorcas Jolayemi, and two of the media practitioner’s brothers, John and Joseph, who were all locked up for eight, nine and two days respectively.

ALSO READ: Journalist Arrested And Thrown In Jail By DSS For Criticising Buhari And Tinubu

During an interview with Punch following her release, Dorcas said the police arrested her after they played a recording of a phone conversation she had with her husband where she asked him to flee.

The woman said after Lai Mohammed ordered her husband’s arrest, she asked him to flee because she wanted him to be safe. She said that the head of the police division called her a “stupid woman” because of that.

“On April 29, 2020, policemen came to my house in Ilorin, Kwara State, but I was not at home. I had gone to visit my brother-in-law. I was told that when they realised I was not at home, they came to my brother-in-law’s house in a Hilux van. They were about four policemen altogether. They said they had come to arrest me and I stood up. They kept asking me where my phone was and I told them it was with my son.

“They said I must follow them to their station with my phone. Eventually, I got the phone and we left. On getting to the State Criminal Investigation Department, they began to interrogate me. They asked why I obstructed the arrest of my husband. I asked them what they meant by that.

“They asked me when last I spoke with my husband and I told them I spoke with him in the morning. They said they wanted to arrest my husband and he fled to Maro in Kwara State. They said I was the one who advised him to run away and switch off his phone. They played a recording of my phone conversation with my husband.

“Apparently, they had bugged my phone and that of my husband. I admitted that, indeed, I told my husband to run away, but it wasn’t a crime because I didn’t harbour him. I only asked him not to come home, which is what a typical wife would do.

“I heard the police wanted to arrest him and I didn’t know the reason why they wanted to arrest him. I told him to run away because I wanted him to be safe. They said for that, I would pay for it. I was brought before their boss and the man insulted me, calling me a stupid woman.

“He said I shouldn’t have advised my husband to run away. The man said I would pay for it and they took my statement. I was there from April 29 to May 6. They said it was Lai Mohammed that ordered them to arrest him.”

ALSO READ: VP Osinbajo’s Security Aides Beats Up Vanguard Journalist During An Event In Aso Rock

Dorcas said her detention was “horrible”, and that she got released when her husband presented himself to the police — a week later.

“While I was in detention, they played a recording of the poem that was recited by my husband. They asked if I could confirm if the voice belonged to my husband and I said it was his voice. They said how could my husband be insulting Lai Mohammed, a minister. They said it was Lai Mohammed that ordered them to arrest him.

“My experience in police custody was horrible. It was my older sister that was bringing food to me. I wasn’t allowed to communicate with anybody, not even a lawyer. They didn’t let me speak with my son.

“I slept on the corridor of the toilet, The place was horrible. I couldn’t sleep most of the time because of mosquitoes. I would stay awake most nights to ward off the mosquitoes.

“When my husband finally presented himself a week later, we were released. He came with a lawyer. So we signed some documents.”

The journalist is still in police custody, and the minister is yet to make a statement on the matter.

ALSO READ: Journalist, Mary Ekere Thrown Into Jail For Taking Photos Of Taskforce Agents In Akwa-Ibom

Read Also:👇🏾

  1. Anambra Politician Arrested For Blackmailing A Pregnant Married Woman To Sleep With Him
  2. “I Insulted Buhari Out Of Anger After Bandits Killed My Family” – Arrested 70-Year-Old Man
  3. Police Arrests Fake Abba Kyari’s Wife While Attempting To Dupe Lai Mohammed, Gbajabiamila, Others
  4. Ex-Nigerian Minister Arrests Hotel Staff, Strip Them For Allegedly Stealing His N5,000

TAGGED:ArrestDorcas JolayemigistKwara stateLai mohammedMETRONewspolicePoliticianRotimi Jolayemi
ByTobias Sylvester
Follow:
Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos.Contact Tobias at [email protected] a confidential tip? Submit it here
Previous Article AY Comedian Rejected Olamide On His Show Because He Wasn't Famous Enough - Toni Payne 2 AY Comedian Rejected Olamide On His Show Because He Wasn’t Famous Enough – Toni Payne
Next Article 22-Year-Old Security Guard Beaten To Death Over A Missing Phone He Didnt Steal In Bauchi State 3 22-Year-Old Security Guard Beaten To Death Over A Missing Phone He Didnt Steal In Bauchi State
Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Follow US

FacebookLike
XFollow
InstagramFollow
YoutubeSubscribe
TiktokFollow
WhatsAppFollow

Latest Post

China Calls For Evacuation, Accuses Trump Of Worsening Iran-Israel Conflict
China Calls For Evacuation, Accuses Trump Of Worsening Iran-Israel Conflict
Benue Assembly Demands Release Of Protesters Arrested Over Yelewata Killings
Benue Assembly Demands Release Of Protesters Arrested Over Yelewata Killings
APC Ward Secretary, Abdullahi Balla Dies After Collapsing On His Way Home From Abuja Farm
APC Ward Secretary, Abdullahi Balla Dies After Collapsing On His Way Home From Abuja Farm
How Angels Of God Saved Me From Trailer Sent To Kill Me - Oluwo Of Iwo
How Angels Of God Saved Me From Trailer Sent To Kill Me – Oluwo Of Iwo
Ghana Drunkards Association Threatens Nationwide Protest Over High Alcohol Prices
Ghana Drunkards Association Threatens Nationwide Protest Over High Alcohol Prices
EFCC Arraigns Ponzi Scheme Director, Precious Williams Over Alleged N13.8 Billion Fraud
EFCC Arraigns Ponzi Scheme Director, Precious Williams Over Alleged N13.8 Billion Fraud
APC Vice Chairman Reveals Why Tinubu Was Endorsed Without Shettima At Gombe Summit
APC Vice Chairman Reveals Why Tinubu Was Endorsed Without Shettima For 2027 Election
Benue Govt Suspends Chief Press Secretary And Chief Of Staff For Joining 'End Genocide' Protest
Benue Govt Suspends Chief Press Secretary And Chief Of Staff For Joining ‘End Genocide’ Protest
Tinubu Postpones Kaduna Trip, To Visit Benue On Wednesday Over Continued Killings
Tinubu Postpones Kaduna Trip, To Visit Benue On Wednesday Over Continued Killings
Police Inspector Shot Dead By His 10-Year-Old Son In Anambra
Police Inspector Shot Dead By His 10-Year-Old Son In Anambra
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Follow Our News Page On Facebook

Follow our entertainment Page on Facebook

Police Denies Viral Video Of Officers Protesting Non-Payment For Anambra Election
Metro

Police Denies Viral Video Of Officers Protesting Non-Payment For Anambra Election

Nigerian Lady, Moyinoluwa Adeyemi Built Android App That Tells Time In Yoruba Dialect 5
News

Nigerian Lady, Moyinoluwa Adeyemi Built Android App That Tells Time In Yoruba Dialect

Lady Who's Been Sleeping With Her Father 'Out Of Pity' Defends The Act With Bible Quotes [Video] 7
News

Lady Who’s Been Sleeping With Her Father ‘Out Of Pity’ Defends The Act With Bible Quotes [Video]

King Charles III Denies Zimbabwe President's Request To Attend Queen Elizabeth's Burial 9
World News

King Charles III Denies Zimbabwe President’s Request To Attend Queen Elizabeth’s Burial

"440 In Lagos, 160 In Anambra" - Nigeria Records 1634 New COVID-19 Cases As Total Hits 133,552 11
News

“440 In Lagos, 160 In Anambra” – Nigeria Records 1634 New COVID-19 Cases As Total Hits 133,552

Nigerians Reacts To Viral Videos Of Newly Formed SWAT Officers Taking Kung Fu Lessons 13
News

Nigerians Reacts To Viral Videos Of Newly Formed SWAT Officers Taking Kung Fu Lessons

"535 In Lagos, 183 In Plateau" - Nigeria Confirms 1624 New COVID-19 Cases As Total Rises To 137,654 15
News

“535 In Lagos, 183 In Plateau” – Nigeria Confirms 1624 New COVID-19 Cases As Total Rises To 137,654

8 WASSCE Students, 11 Others Rescued After Being Kidnapped By Pirates In Rivers
Metro

8 WASSCE Students, 11 Others Rescued After Being Kidnapped By Pirates In Rivers

Femi Falana Asks AGF Malami To Apologise To Nigerians For Declaring Amotekun Illegal 17
News

Femi Falana Asks AGF Malami To Apologise To Nigerians For Declaring Amotekun Illegal

“You’re A Rapist And Woman Beater" - Adetoun Onajobi Exposes Lagos PDP Guber Candidate, Jandor [Video]
Politics

“You’re A Rapist And Woman Beater” – Adetoun Onajobi Exposes Lagos PDP Guber Candidate, Jandor [Video]

I Caught Tonto Dikeh Cheating On Me, She Threatened To Kill Herself - Prince Kpokpogri
Entertainment

I Caught Tonto Dikeh Cheating On Me, She Threatened To Kill Herself – Prince Kpokpogri

Beautiful Woman Born Without Arms Becomes Pilot, Flies Plane With Her Feet [Video] 19
News

Beautiful Woman Born Without Arms Becomes Pilot, Flies Plane With Her Feet [Video]

Kanyi Daily News: Your instant connection to breaking stories and live updates. Stay informed with our real-time coverage across politics, tech, entertainment, and more.

Got a hot news tip or found something interesting you’d like us to feature? Hit us up with the details.

  • About KanyiDaily.com
  • Advertise
  • Claims of Infringement
  • Conditions Of Use
  • Contact Us
  • Media Inquiries
  • SUBMIT YOUR STORIES!
  • Tech Issues
  • Write For Kanyi Daily
  • Advertising Policy
  • Comment Policy
  • Editorial Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • FAQ – Frequently Asked Question
Follow US
Kanyi Media 2025.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?