The Department of State Services (DSS) has released Ahmad Abdul, an Islamic singer who was taken into custody after releasing an alleged blasphemous song.
According to Daily Trust, Abdul was picked by the DSS for releasing the uncensored song titled ‘Barhama Gwaska’, perceived as blasphemous and capable of creating chaos in Kano state.
The secret police had said it took the singer into protective custody to avert likely violent reactions against him from residents
While in detention, Abdul tendered an apology to the entire Muslim community, Kano state government, and Islamic scholars.
Confirming his release from custody on Monday, Executive Secretary of Kano State Films and Video Censorship Board, Ismaila Na’abba Afakallah, said he had received hundreds of petitions against the song from concerned citizens.
Afakallah said he reported the singer to the DSS which later arrested him at a hotel where he had been hiding for days to save him from the mob.
He has been released as he regretted and apologised over his offence, promising not to repeat it,” Afakallah said.
