After days of searching, police authorities have finally nabbed the suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Adamawa State, Hudu Yunusa-Ari.
Ari was reportedly arrested in Abuja alongside other suspects and was at the Louis Edet House, the Force Headquarters for interrogation over an alleged violation of the constitution during the April 15 supplementary governorship election in the northeast state.
Olumuyiwa Adejobo, the spokesperson of the Nigerian Police Force, confirmed the development to journalists on Tuesday, May 2.
Ari had made the headlines after he declared Aishatu Dahiru Binani of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the governorship election in Adamawa State while the results collation was still ongoing.
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) thereafter announced that his declaration was null and void.
INEC further summoned Ari to its headquarters in Abuja, but he failed to appear before the electoral body.
His arrest came after the electoral body wrote to the police to investigate him and if found wanting, he should be prosecuted for the alleged electoral infractions.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) subsequently directed an investigation team to collaborate with INEC on the issue following the claim by the commission that it was unaware of the whereabouts of the Adamawa REC.
On April 20, President Muhammadu Buhari approved the suspension of Ari till the police will conclude their investigation.
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