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Police probe Borno commissioner, Osun senator, Kuje chairman over alleged inciting remarks

The Nigeria Police Force has opened an investigation into alleged inciting remarks made by the Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sainna Buba. The police also confirmed that Senator Francis Fadahunsi, who represents Osun East, and the Chairman of Kuje Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory, Danjuma Shekwolo, are being investigated over […] Police probe Borno…

Police probe Borno commissioner, Osun senator, Kuje chairman over alleged inciting remarks

The Nigeria Police Force is investigating Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development Sainna Buba, Osun East Senator Francis Fadahunsi, and Kuje Area Council Chairman Danjuma Shekwolo over allegations of making inciting remarks. These comments allegedly threatened residents in the run-up to the 2027 general elections.

The Force spokesperson, Chief Superintendent of Police Anietie Iniedu, stated that making inciting comments about elections is a criminal offence. He explained that the police have been questioning Fadahunsi in connection with the alleged threat against members of the Accord Party. Iniedu urged political stakeholders to refrain from making such comments and appealed to the public to assist in the investigation by providing relevant information.

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