Tensions escalated in Kogi State as the governorship candidate of the Action Alliance (AA), Olayinka Braimoh, was apprehended by security operatives in Kabba.
The arrest occurred amidst the ongoing gubernatorial elections in the state.
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Musa Yakubu, the media aide to Braimoh, confirmed the arrest to journalists, revealing that his principal and seven security details were taken into custody after campaign materials were allegedly discovered in his car.
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Efforts to reach the state police command for comments proved futile at the time of filing this report, adding an air of mystery to the unfolding situation.
Earlier, Braimoh’s media aide, Musa Yakubu, had expressed concerns about the candidate’s whereabouts. “The last time I heard from him was in the morning when he called from Kabba town, but all attempts to get through to him since that time proved abortive,” Yakubu stated. “His mobile lines have been switched off, including his entourage.”
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The circumstances surrounding Braimoh’s arrest and the alleged discovery of campaign materials raise questions about the nature of the arrest and its potential implications for the ongoing electoral process.
As the situation unfolds, residents and political observers await further information on the arrest and the response from relevant authorities. The incident adds a layer of complexity to the already charged atmosphere surrounding the Kogi gubernatorial elections.
