A source said placing Yunusa-Ari and others on bail would not affect the probe negatively.
By Jeffrey Agbo
The police have granted the suspended Adamawa State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Hudu Yunusa-Ari, administrative bail.
Yunusa-Ari was interrogated for three days while in custody by the police.
Also released on bail were two Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) commissioners and other officials undergoing interrogation at the Police headquarters in connection with the Adamawa governorship election fiasco, reports The Nation.
The bail conditions include handing over their passports and restricting their movements within the Federal Capital Territory.
The newspaper learnt that a senator stood surety for Yunusa-Ari before he was released on bail.
It was also learnt that the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, also personally interrogated the REC, the national commissioners and the others. The session dwelt on allegations of bribing.
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The newspaper quoted its source as saying: “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 placing Yunusa-Ari and others on bail would not affect the probe negatively.
In a statement on Tuesday, Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said: “The Inspector-General of Police has given clear assurance that every individual involved/indicted in the matter will be apprehended and investigated in line with the provisions of the law for possible prosecution.
“The Inspector-General of Police has assured of the commitment of the Force to ensuring that justice is served in this case and that all guilty parties are brought to justice.”