A well-known Nigerian whistleblower, operating under the pseudonym @PIDOMNIGERIA, is currently missing.
The whistleblower, who has been active on X (formerly Twitter) in exposing significant corruption and human rights violations in Nigeria, has not posted since August 15, 2024.
With a following of over 200,000, the absence of this prominent figure has alarmed the Nigerian online community. The hashtag #FreePidom has gained traction, reflecting widespread concern over their fate.
Investigative journalist David Hundeyin has confirmed reports of Pidom’s disappearance, heightening fears for their safety and location.
This is @DavidHundeyin tweeting.
I have control of PIDOM's account.https://t.co/DghDiBuj6e pic.twitter.com/KlM2aPn3YR
— 99% OPPRESSED. (@PIDOMNIGERIA) August 22, 2024
The reported disappearance of PIDOM is a chilling reminder of the dark forces that have consumed Nigeria's democratic fabric. The very foundation of our democracy is under siege, and the silence of those in power is deafening. The vanishing of PIDOM is a stark warning that no one… pic.twitter.com/xUi3IlxVdB
— Peter Obi Grassroots Mobilization. (@PO_GrassRootM) August 23, 2024
They were able to track PIDOM, but over 20 doctors that were kidnapped last week are yet to be tracked and rescued.
The terrorists doing giveaway on Tiktok and making transfers with their bank accounts haven't been tracked, our security operatives are anti people. pic.twitter.com/nhqJJklTPs
— ỌjịUgo™️🍫👁️🗨️ (@OjiUgo_nwa) August 23, 2024
A document circulating on X, titled “Police Administrative Bail Condition” and dated August 15, 2024—the same day the whistleblower ceased online activity—claims that @PIDOMNIGERIA, identified as Bristol Isaac, is being held by the Nigerian police.
The police have reportedly accused him of involvement in computer-related fraud.
The police document reads: “In accordance with section 36(5), 35(1) of Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as altered 1999, section 27(5) of Police Act, section 8(a) of ACJA 2015.
“Take notice that you: Bristol Isaac who is investigated by this office for the offence of computer related fraud is hereby offered police administrative bail as required by law after your statement was recorded. The bail is subject to the following conditions:
“That you are produce two sureties whom must be: Either a Federal or State Government employee of not less than Grade Level 16, who has a landed property in Abuja that worth Five Hundred Million Naira (N500.000,000:00), who is also ready te produce a letter of introduction from his organization and make copies available of (a) original document of the said property (6) letter of his first appointment. (c) letter of his last promotion (d) office identity card and (e) the original documents for sighting o a businessman who owns (a) business entity registered with Corporate Affairs Commission, (b) a landed property within FCT, Abuja or in any state capital in Nigeria worth Five Hundred Million Naira (N500.000,000:00) and (c) ready to make copies available of his CAC certificate, C of 0 of his landed property and (d) the original documents for sighting
“Either of the sureties will come with one passport photograph
“You are presumed to be on police administrative bail upon acknowledgement of this offer.”
