President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate suspension from office of Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari, Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), of Adamawa State pending the completion of investigation by the Inspector General of Police on the conduct/actions of the REC during the Supplementary election in Adamawa State.
In a signed statement by the
Director, Information, for: the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Willie Bassey made available to Newsmen in Abuja, the President has directed the immediate investigation and prosecution of Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari, if found liable by the Inspector General of Police.
According to Basset, the President has also directed investigation by the Inspector General of Police, Director-General of the Department of State Services, and the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, of the role of their officers in aiding and abetting the conduct and actions of Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari and if found culpable, appropriate disciplinary actions should be meted out to them.