The Nigeria police force has defended the detention of Ademola Adeleke, lawmaker representing Osun west senatorial district. Frank Mba, force spokesman, said Adeleke was detained in connection with ongoing criminal investigations against him.
The senator had honoured an invitation at the force headquarters in Abuja before he was detained.
“Senator Adeleke is currently in police custody. He was taken into custody in the evening of yesterday 6th May, 2019 in connection with ongoing criminal investigations touching on his person.
“Meanwhile, in the best tradition of natural justice and fair hearing, he has already been served with the relevant charge sheet containing his alleged offences in the presence of his Attorneys. He will be arraigned in a competent court of law today, 7th May, 2019.”
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