Former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, who was
arrested on Sunday , will remain in custody for further investigation,
according to Kayode Aderanti, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in
charge of Zone 1, Kano State.
Aderanti, speaking through the Public Relations Officer,
Zone 1, DSP Sambo Sokoto, stated this while briefing newsmen in Kano on Sunday.
According to him, Lamido “honourably” presented himself
before the Police, after an invitation was sent to him to answer questions.
“The invitation was as a result of a complaint we received
from the Jigawa State Government on April 27, following an inciting statements
alleged to have been made on a local radio by Lamido.
“The Jigawa State Government alleged that the former
Governor called on his supporters in the state to stop the conduct of the
upcoming local council polls in the state by all means,” he said.
Aderanti added that the statement made by Lamido, was capable of breaching public peace and is contrary to section 114 of the Penal code of Nigeria.
He said as soon as the investigation was completed, Lamido would be charged to
court for appropriate prosecution.
By Ifreke Inyang
