Police declares Dino Melaye wanted

The Kogi State Police Command has declared the lawmaker representing the Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye, wanted.

The lawmaker was declared wanted alongside Mohammed Audu, son of a former governor of the state, Abubakar Audu.

Apart from Melaye, represents Kogi West Senatorial District, 7 other persons, including Mr. Mohammed Audu, were also sent to INTERPOL for “red notice”.

A statement signed by the Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command, Mr. Ali A. Janga, but sent by the Force Public Relations Oficer, ACP Jimoh Moshood, said the red notice followed the “escape” from detection of the 6 suspects, two of whom the police alleged, had linked Melaye to purported plans to cause unrest in the state.

“The Nigeria Police Force, Kogi State Police Command today 28th March 2018 received a news that six (6) suspected criminal elements namely; Kabiru Seidu a.k.a Osama, Nuhu Salisu a.k.a Small, Aliyu Isa, Adams Suleiman, Emmanuel Audu and Musa Mohammed who were under detention at the ‘A’ Division Lokoja escaped from lawful custody. Four of the suspects were on court remand including two that indicted Senator Dino Melaye and Mohammed Audi”, janga said.

He added thus: “Consequently, all the six suspects, Senator Dino Melaye and Mohammed Audu were sent for watchlisting and red notice by the INTERPOL for immediate arrest anywhere we see them..”

Meanwhile, the police boss said 13 officers, who were on duty when the said disappearance from lawful custody occurred, have been detained for interrogation.

His words: “The Command hereby appealed to the members of the public to assist the Police with useful information on the whereabouts of the suspects by reporting to the nearest Police Station.

“Investigation into the unfortunate incident is ongoing, while the thirteen (13) Police Officers who were on duty when the incident occurred were defaulted and detained for interrogation.

“Members of the public are hereby enjoined to go about their lawful duty as the Command is determined in ensuring adequate security of lives and property in Kogi State.”

The war of words between Melaye and the Kogi State Governor, Alh. Yahaya Bello, has continued, since the parade of the suspects in Lokoja last week.

While Melaye had accused the Governor of being responsible for his ordeal, the latter had denied the claim, even as he asked the lawmaker to face the law.

While this lasted, the Senate at plenary, mandated its Committee on Judiciary and Legal Matters, to investigate the allegation of harassment against Melaye.