Asari Dokubo: My Son Usamah Is in Turkey; Someone Will Meet Him

His Royal Highness, Mujahid Asari Dokubo, the Amayanabo of Torusarama Piri (Elem Kalabari) in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State and a former militant leader, has spoken about perceptions surrounding Muslims from Rivers State.

Dokubo made the remarks during a live video broadcast on his official Facebook page on Friday, March 13, 2026, where he shared an experience involving his son while discussing how people often react to Muslim names and identities.

During the broadcast, Dokubo narrated an encounter involving his son, whom he said is currently in Turkey playing basketball, explaining how people reacted after learning his name and nationality. “Somebody will meet my son in Turkey. He is playing basketball. Somebody just meet him, explain the exchange pleasantries as a Muslim,” he said. See More/Details