The Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), in charge of Zone 5, Benin, Mr Arungwa Nwazule, revealed on Wednesday night that the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Julius Abure, has been arrested in Benin City, the Edo State capital.
Abure is facing serious allegations, including conspiracy, brutal assault, attempted murder, armed robbery, grievous harm, and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace.
According to the AIG, these charges are of great concern, and the police are taking appropriate measures to ensure that justice is served.
The arrest of a high-ranking political figure like Abure has caused a stir in the Nigerian political scene.
The Labour Party has yet to make an official statement regarding the arrest of their National Chairman.
However, it is expected that they will address the situation in the coming days.
The arrest of Julius Abure on charges of conspiracy, brutal assault, attempted murder, armed robbery, grievous harm, and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace is a significant development in the Nigerian political landscape.
The outcome of this case will be closely watched by the public and could have implications for the Labour Party and Nigerian politics as a whole.
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