BREAKING News: Police Declare Dino Melaye, Ex Kogi Governor's Son, Others Wanted

Posted by Odinaka on Wed 28th Mar, 2018 - tori.ng

Controversial senator representing Kogi west, Dino Melaye, son of former Kogi State Governor, Mohammed Audu, and others, have been declared wanted by the Police.

The Nigerian Police Force from the Kogi State command have on Wednesday, declared Senator Dino Melaye, wanted.

In a statement issued this afternoon, Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Ali Janga, also said the the criminal suspects who allegedly accused Dino Melaye of supplying arms to them, have escaped from custody.

Consequently, the police declared six suspects, including Dino Melaye and Mohammed Audu, son of the late Abubakar Audu, former governor of Kogi, wanted, adding that it sought the assistance of Interpol in arresting the suspects.

The six others include; Kabiru Seidu (Osama), Nuhu Salisu (Small), Aliyu Isah, Adams Suleiman, Emmanuel Audu and Musa Mohammed.

“Consequently, all the six suspect, Senator Dino Melaye and Mohammed Audu were sent for watch listing by the Interpol for immediate arrest anywhere we see them”, the Police spokesman said.

The Police Commissioner urged members of the public to provide the force with useful information that could lead to the arrest of Senator Melaye and others.

The statement reads in full:

“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.

“Consequently, all the six suspects, Senator Dino Melaye and Mohammed Audu were sent for watch listing and red notice by the INTERPOL for immediate arrest anywhere we see them.

“The Command 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."