Northern Nigerian Breaking News

Dino Melaye Regains Freedom

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The Senator representing Kogi State, Senator Dino Melaye has been released from detention.

The Senator was released after he was detained by officials of the immigration service at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on his way to Morocco.

He took to his Twitter page to confirm his arrest.

Senator Dino Melaye@dino_melaye

I have just been arrested at the international wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe airport on my way to Morocco for an official engagement sponsored by the Federal Govt after checking in.

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The police had on April 3, wanted the Senator to appear in court ahead of his arraignment on May 10, 2018.

He is to be arraigned on a case of conspiracy and unlawful possession of prohibited firearms already filed before a Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State.

Senator Melaye had earlier failed to honour the invitation and a court summon issued him by the Force on March 24.

However, the Immigration officials allege that he was detained based on an order from Interpol.

The police have denied any connection with his arrest.

Also confirming Melaye’s release is the Senator Representing Kaduna Central District, Senator Shehu Sani who took to his Twitter page to announce the news.

Senator Shehu Sani

✔@ShehuSani

Dino is back home.

11:38 AM – Apr 23, 2018

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