President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the probe of security operatives involved in the illegal declaration of Senator Aisha Dahiru, also known as Binani, as governor-elect of Adamawa State.
OSRC had earlier reported how Barrister Hudu Yunusa Ari, Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of Adamawa State, illegally declared Binani winner of the election when collation had not been concluded.
In a circular on Thursday, the president approved the suspension of Ari from office pending the completion of investigation by the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, on the conduct of the REC during the last Saturday’s supplementary election.
According to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, Buhari also directed the immediate investigation and prosecution of Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari by the IGP if found liable.
“Also, the President has directed investigation by the IGP, Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), of the role of their officers in aiding and abetting the conduct/actions of Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari and if found culpable, appropriate disciplinary actions, to be meted out to them.”