The Edo State Police Command has arrested the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, in Benin.
The police spokesman, Tijani Momoh, said on Wednesday that Abure was arrested in connection with a petition against him.
Momoh said, “There is a standing order for now that nobody should come in. Yes, the Labour Party National Chairman is here and it has to do with a petition that was referred to this office from the Inspector General of Police.
“There are video clips, recordings of the petitioner being assaulted, being beaten when he came home last year to conduct ward matters. It is a case of attempted murder, conspiracy, illegal possession of arms and other related offences.
“They were also in possession of firearms; a shortgun and three rounds of ammunition. Investigation is ongoing. They were just arrested today. More details will be provided later.”
Abure had arrived Benin ahead of LP’s governorship primary slated for Friday.
