The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested the suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Adamawa State, Hudu Yunusa-Ari, and is now in police custody.
Yunusa-Ari, who was arrested over his conduct during the just concluded Adamawa State supplementary governorship election, is being interrogated alongside other officials and individuals culpable in the controversy.
This disclosure is contained in a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Muyiwa Adejobi, on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
Adamawa REC currently under police custody
- Adejobi in the statement said, “Barrister Ari, who was arrested by the Police Election Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation Team in Abuja on Tuesday 2nd May, 2023, is currently in Police custody and is being grilled to ascertain the motives and motivations behind his alleged improper actions during the supplementary elections in Adamawa State.
- “In addition, other officials and individuals culpable in the saga are being interrogated by the team.
- “The Inspector-General of Police has given clear assurance that every individual involved/indicted in the matter will be apprehended and investigated in line with the provisions of the law for possible prosecution.
- “The Inspector-General of Police has assured of the commitment of the Force to ensuring that justice is served in this case and that all guilty parties are brought to justice.”
This is a developing story…