
By Samuel Ogude(Warri)
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate suspension from office of Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari, Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Adamawa State pending the completion of investigation by the Inspector General of Police on the conduct(actions) of the REC during the Supplementary election in Adamawa State.
In a press statement signed by the Director, information, Willie Bassey on behalf of the Secretary for the Federation, the President has directed the immediate investigation and prosecution, if found liable, of Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari, by the Inspector General of Police.
The statement added that the President has directed investigation by the Inspector General of Police, Director-General of the Department of State Services, and the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, of the role of their officers in aiding and abetting the conduct (actions) of Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari and if found culpable, appropriate disciplinary actions, to be meted out to them.