Nigeria, March 24 -- Authorities have reportedly arrested prominent religious leader, Sheikh Ahmad Tijjani Umar, shortly after he hosted former presidential candidate Peter Obi in Kaduna on Sunday. Details surrounding the arrest remain unclear at the time of filing this report. Sources indicate that security operatives picked up the cleric hours after the meeting, sparking reactions among supporters and political observers. Neither the authorities nor representatives of the cleric have issued an official statement explaining the reason for the arrest

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