The Plateau State Police Command has provided explanations as to why Ambassador Yohanna Margif (LP) was arrested in the state.

Armed police officers arrested the candidate for the LP on Friday, August 5.

Alabo Alfred, it's Public Relations Officer, stated that the arrest occurred following a criminal investigation against the politician. He also said that the arrest was not politically motivated, contrary to some reports on social media.

“Contrary to the report being circulated by some online news media alleging that the arrest of Amb. Yohanna Margif by operatives of the Plateau State Command is politically motivated, 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, E.C. Gajare who alleged that Amb. Margit issued him a dud cheque over a business deal they had in recent times. Hence, the police invited the Amb. Margif to answer the allegation levied against him which he confirmed to be true.

The Plateau State Police Command wishes to set the record straight that the Nigeria Police is a nonpartisan organization that rigorously pursues criminal matters with vigor irrespective of who is involved, ” the statement read

Source: https://aderonkebamidele.com/why-we-arrested-plateau-labour-party-governorship-candidate-state-police-command/