The Nigeria Police Force on Friday announced the arrest of Hon. Sunny Adi, who the Force described as "the mastermind and
ringleader of the irresponsible, unprovoked and unwarranted attack on a Deputy
Commissioner of Police, DCP Kola Okunola in Twon, Brass, Bayelsa State, on
Sunday, 24th February, 2019".
Two other persons arrested,Tamarapreye Victor, 34 and Azi Newton, 34 were also arrested in connection with the incident.
According to a release from the Force, "Hon. Sunny Adi, a candidate of one of the major political
parties in the House of Representatives Elections in Brass Constituency,
Bayelsa State, was arrested in his hideout somewhere in Abuja on 1st
March, 2019 in a well-coordinated covert operation.
His arrest is in line with the directive of the IGP, Ag. IGP
M.A Adamu for the immediate arrest, comprehensive investigation and diligent prosecution
of all persons involved in the Sunday, 24th February, 2019 attack on the DCP in
Twon, Brass, Bayelsa State".
It would be recalled that while leading the team providing
protection for INEC officials, voters and materials, DCP Kola Okunola was brutally
attacked and molested by thugs allegedly led by Hon. Sunny Adi.
Police authorities have also confirmed that efforts are underway to apprehend
other members of the gang involved in the unwholesome attack on the officer.
As the Governorship and House of Assembly Elections
slated for Saturday, 9th March, 2019 approach, the Inspector General of Police has reiterated his earlier warning
that the Nigeria Police Force under his watch will not condone any act of
assault against any member of the public including the personnel of the Force
legitimately assigned to protect the sanctity of the ballot.
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