The Nigeria Police said it had “a duly obtained warrant of arrest duly deployed” to apprehend Senator Dino Melaye at his residence in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that policemen have laid siege to Melaye’s residence to effect his arrest over a case of culpable homicide. A statement by the Force spokesman, acting DCP Jimoh Moshood on Monday in Abuja, said the Police would continue to occupy his residence until he surrenders. “We will not retreat until Senator Dino Melaye surrenders himself for arrest and investigation,’’ he said. He explained that Melaye and his armed thugs allegedly attacked Police personnel, shooting and wounding Saliu in the process.

Source: Punch December 31, 2018 13:29 UTC