It was reported that two of the INEC commissioners and officials who were being interrogated at the police headquarters regarding the Adamawa gubernatorial election fiasco had also been freed.
They were granted administrative bail and released under conditions—travel passports must be deposited, and movement restricted within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
It was discovered that a senator stood surety for Yunusa-Ari after he had been interrogated for three days while in police custody. Inspector General of Police Alkali Baba himself questioned the REC, national commissioners and others involved as part of his investigation.
According to sources, Deputy Inspectors-General Yunusa-Ari exchanged words with the INEC commissioners during a session when they alleged that he had fled and was incommunicado.
The session addressed the allegations of bribery that surfaced during the April 15 supplementary election, after which REC declared APC candidate Ayisetu Dahiru Binani as governor-elect, when the collation of results was going on.
It was said that the police had restricted the suspects' movements in order to have time to summon all officials when needed.
A top source said, “Our investigators have interacted with the REC, some INEC National Commissioners and other officials undergoing interrogation. We have asked the affected officials to submit their travelling documents.
“The REC promised to drop his passport at the Force Headquarters yesterday.
“ And if it is necessary to arraign any of the officials after the conclusion of the ongoing investigation, it will be easier.”
The source added, “In line with the law and international best practices, the police have granted bail to the REC, the National Commissioners and all officials under investigation. They have been released accordingly.
“The bail surety for the REC is a Senator.
“But all those quizzed got an advisory to limit their media visibility for unfettered investigation.”
The source said that placing the REC and others on bail should not interfere with the probe.
