Police operatives in Borno State have sealed off the state headquarters of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Maiduguri.
The party’s headquarters alongside some of its offices were sealed by the Borno State Urban Development Management Board on Thursday.
This was confirmed by the state gubernatorial candidate, Dr Umaru Alkali while speaking with journalists.
He also revealed that the party’s Central Senatorial Candidate, Hon Attom Muhammad Maigira, was arrested after he honored a police invitation and currently behind the bar.
His words: “When I got the information that police have sealed our secretariat I rushed to find out the reason for their presence. As I am talking to you they have arrested me and did not explain the reason for my arrest.”
Sources said dozens of anti-riot policemen and civilians joint task force (CJTF) were stationed at the party’s secretariat.
Borno State Police Public Relation Officer, ASP Sani Kamilu Muhammed, could not be reached as of press time.