A teacher who had become the coordinator of Tournons La Page Niger (TLP-Niger), he was arrested at his home by the police, who showed him neither an arrest warrant nor a reason for his arrest. He was accused of ‘concussion’ and of never having reported for duty while still receiving his salary. He was accused of ‘concussion’ and of never having reported for duty while still receiving his salary, even though he had sent several letters asking to be posted without ever receiving a reply. He was released on 18 April 2017 after the judge declared that the facts had not been established and that there were no grounds for prosecution.