Adamawa: Buhari suspends REC, probe of CP, DSS Director, NSCDC Commandant
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate suspension of the Resident Electoral Commissioner of Adamawa State, Hudu Yunusa-Ari, pending the completion of investigation by the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, into the conduct/actions of the REC during the controversial supplementary election in Adamawa State.
Director of Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Willie Bassey, revealed this.
Bassey, in a statement on Thursday, said Buhari also directed the immediate investigation and prosecution, if found liable, of Yunusa-Ari, by Baba.
He added: “Also, the President has directed investigation by the IGP, Director-General of the Department of State Services, and the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, of the role of their officers in aiding and abetting the conduct/actions of Yunusa-Ari, and if found culpable, appropriate disciplinary actions, should be meted out to them.”
