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BREAKING: Elijah Odeh, young Benue barber detained in Kano regains freedom

Freedom has finally come the way of Elijah Odeh, a young barber who was detained in Kano State for alleged blasphemy.

IDOMA VOICE recalls that Odeh, a native of Benue was last week arrested and detained for giving haircuts believed to be against Islam.

Senator Abba Moro had called for his unconditional release.

Following his intervention, Odeh has been freed.

The comrade-senator confirmed this Tuesday evening.

“Yes, he has been released,” he said.

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