The suspended Adamawa State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Hudu Yunusa-Ari has been arrested by the police.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Tuesday confirmed the arrest of Yunusa-Ari who was being wanted after he usurped the powers of the Returning Officer for the 2023 gubernatorial election in Adamawa State by declaring the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the supplementary governorship election in the state.
The Force image-maker in a statement said the suspended INEC REC is in the custody of the police and that investigations will continue with other officials fingered during interrogation.
“The Nigeria Police Force hereby confirms the arrest of Barr. Hudu Yunusa-Ari, the Adamawa State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), who was alleged to have is currently in Police custody and is being grilled to ascertain the motives and motivations behind his alleged improper actions during the supplementary elections in Adamawa State.
“In addition, other officials and individuals culpable in the saga are being interrogated by the team,” said Adejobi.
