Yohanna Margif, the state’s Labour Party governorship candidate, was taken into custody, according to a confirmation from the Plateau State Police Command on Saturday.
It was discovered that Margif was taken away late on Thursday by security personnel amid controversy over claims that he had resigned as the Labour Party’s candidate for governor, an assertion that he later refuted.
In a statement on Saturday, the Police Command’s spokesman, Alabo Alfred, confirmed the ambassador’s arrest, saying, “Contrary to the report being circulated by some online news media claiming that the ambassador’s arrest by Plateau State Command personnel was motivated by politics, the Command wishes to inform members of the public that such report is malicious, misleading, and unfounded.
“Amb. Margif was criminally reported against by his business associate, one E.C.Gajare who alleged that Amb. Margit issued him a dud bank cheque over a business deal they had in recent time, hence the Police invited the Amb. Margif to answer the allegation levied against him to wish confirmed to be true.
“The Plateau State Police Command wishes to set the record straight that the Nigeria Police is a non partisan organization that rigorously pursues criminal matters with vigor irrespective of who is involved.
“Members of the public are hereby urged to disregard such noxious report aimed at tarnishing the image of the Plateau State Police Command.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Bartholomew N. Onyeka psc (+) want the general public to know that nothing can distract the Command from discharging it’s constitutional duties and responsibilities.
“The CP further advised all media houses to always verify information before making any publication,
While he admonished members of the public to go about their lawful businesses and promptly report any suspicious movements within their community.”
