By Muhammed Abubakar, Reporting
Operatives of the Borno State Police Command have said they only arrested one person in connection with the alleged attack on the convoy of presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar in Maiduguri.
The command made the disclosure on Wednesday during a chat with journalists, describing the viral news on the attack on Atiku’s convoy as fake news.
Speaking at the police headquarters, the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sani Shatambaya, said one person named Danladi Musa, aged 32, was arrested along the airport road.
According to him, Musa attempted to disrupt the convoy of Atiku Abubakar but he was arrested by police after a hot chase and investigation is going on.
“There has been a fake news trending on a social media by some mischievous elements that had attracted the attention of many Nigerians, alleging that PDP’s presidential convoy in Borno was attacked on 9th of November 2022 while holding a campaign rally in the state.
“The command wish to state authoritatively that the news is not only fake but also a false and mischievous attempt by some unguided people who try to create disturbance and disrupt the peace of Borno and Nigeria at large.
Shatambaya noted that the campaign rally of Atiku was done successfully under a tight, adequate security coverage.
“The PDP candidate was accompanied to the Shehu’s Palace by the police to pay a homage to the Shehu of Borno State after when he escorted and departed the town.
“I want to urge members of the general public that the suspect is with us, and the Command is doing everything possible to arrest other suspects” he added.
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