The Nigeria Police Force says Labour Party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure, was arrested for attempted murder, illegal possession of firearms, and related offences.
Investogist reported earlier that Abure was arrested on Wednesday afternoon in Benin City, the Edo State capital.
His arrest was confirmed by the spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Force Zone 5, Tijani Momoh.
According to Momoh, Abure and four others were arrested over a petition written against them by an undisclosed person.
He said, “I wish to confirm the arrest of the factional chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure and four others.
“It has to do with a written petition that was endorsed by the AIG Zone 5 from the office of the Inspector General of Police.”
“There are video clips, recordings of the petitioner being assaulted, being beaten when he came home last year to conduct ward matters,” Momoh said.
“It is a case of attempted murder, conspiracy, illegal possession of arms and other related offences.
“They were also in possession of firearms; a short gun and three rounds of ammunition.
“Investigation is ongoing. They were just arrested today. More details will be provided later,” the police spokesman added.
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