Security Agents Attempt To Arrest Ex-Governor Nyako In Abuja

Category: Nigerian National News

Reports emanating from the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, suggest that security agents stormed the Asokoro, Abuja residence of impeached Governor of Adamawa state, Murtal Nyako, to effect his arrest few hours after he was sacked by members of the state House of Assembly.

Ex-Governor Murtala Nyako

However, it was gathered that Nyako, whose security aides were withdrawn at about 1pm shortly after his impeachment, was said to be absent at his Abuja residence when the security operatives arrived to arrest him.

According to Abusidiqu.com, a source close to the governor informed that: “Some plain-clothe security agents came to look for Nyako but he had left his Asokoro residence.

“These agents were looking so desperate to effect his arrest in connection with a letter he wrote to President Goodluck Jonathan on the security situation in the North, especially Northeast.
“The plot is to arrest him and arraign him for sedition.”

When the source was reportedly asked about the governor’s whereabouts, he said: “Only God and his
family could tell now.

“We even learnt that if they cannot locate him, they might declare him wanted. Nyako is a military man; he would only insist on due legal process, even if he has to face trial.”

Few hours after Nyako was removed from his post in Adamawa on Tuesday, 15 July, 2014,, some reports had emerged that the impeached governor might be charged to court for alleged treason.

The reports also stated that aside the treason charges that may be filed against him, it was also alleged that the Economic & Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, might be prosecuting him in another court for allegedly looting funds of the state believed to have been stashed in a local bank.

It was gathered that Nnyako, the North-East Region manager of the said bank, and another top official of Adamawa State Government, who is being held by the anti-graft agency, will be charged for aiding and abetting the looting.

Another source informed that the Presidency has already ordered the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke, to file treason charges against the former governor of Adamawa.

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