Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Police Arrest Dino Melaye Over Aviation Minister’s BMW Scandal


Former House of Reps member and Executive Director, Anti-Corruption Network, Dino Melaye has been arrested this afternoon by the Nigerian police during a protest at the Federal Secretariat in Abuja.
Dino took a group of protesters to march towards the Federal Secretariat, Abuja, calling for the removal of the Minister of Aviation, Ms. Stella Oduah, over the purchase of two BMW armored cars. Another Anti group emerge from nowhere supporting the Minister of Aviation to remain on seat. Chaos broke out with the two groups.
The police arrested several protesters, including Mr. Melaye, saying he was leading an “illegal protest”. He was taken in a Toyota Hilux van, marked NPS 21280 car to the office of the Commissioner of Police office where he was taken into custody.

The police also seized vehicles belonging to the anti-corruption protesters, claiming they were obstructing traffic.

Which way Nigeria?.

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