The police has arrested a lawmaker representing Dala Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Sani Madakin Gini, for unlawful possession of firearms.
Gini’s arrest was confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Kano Command, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa.
According to Kiyawa, the lawmaker who was elected under the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) is currently under investigation
The Kano State Police through the PPRO, said, “We can confirm that Honourable Sani Madakin Gini has been arrested for unlawful possession of firearms.
He is currently in our custody and undergoing investigation.”
He added that the police would not relent in its effort to ensure that the law is upheld and that everyone, irrespective of their status or position, is held accountable for their actions.
Investogist reports that the House majority leader, Al-Hassan Ado Doguwa, who is representing Doguwa/Tundun Wada Federal Constituency, had been arraigned by the police in Kano in connection with the killings in his constituency during the February 25 election.
Doguwa, was arrested and remanded in prison after a five-count charge including culpable homicide, criminal conspiracy, causing grievous hurt, mischief by fire, and inciting public disturbance.
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