Breaking: Police Grants Bail To Senator Omo-Agege
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Nigerian Police has granted bail to suspended Senator Ovie Omo-Agege after interrogation.
Senate in a statement issued by Senator Abdullahi Sabi accused Senator Ovie Omo-Agege of conniving with hoodlums to snatch mace from the chamber.
Senator Omo-Agege in a statement issued by his aides condemned Senator Abdullahi Sabi’s statement accusing Senator Omo-Agege of his involvement in stolen mace.
However, Omo-Agege in statement issued to counter senate position denied his involvement in the whole saga.
The statement reads, “On Thursday, April 12, 2018, the Senate purportedly suspended Senator Ovie Omo-Agege. However, based on legal advice and his understanding of the current position of the law, Senator Omo-Agege today resumed work and sitting with his colleagues.
“A few champions of the unconstitutional, invalid and tyrannical suspension tried to stop him but those who opposed it welcomed and protected him throughout the sitting.
“We are grateful to the many Distinguished Senators who stood by Senator Omo-Agege.
“We are aware of several media reports suggesting that Senator Omo-Agege personally removed or encouraged anyone to remove the Mace of the Senate.
“This weighty allegation is not true at all.
“Following the said media reports on the Mace issue, the Police authorities decided to hear from Senator Omo-Agege.
“He has told the Police his perspective to help them carry out a proper investigation. He has since left the Police.
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“Senator Omo-Agege trusts them to thoroughly investigate this very serious matter.
“We are also aware of a statement allegedly issued by the Senate Spokesperson, Senator Abdullahi Sabi.
“Without any investigation, Senator Sabi willfully, deliberately and unfairly made very serious allegations against Senator Omo-Agege on the Mace incident.
“We are carefully studying Senator Sabi’s allegations to ascertain their full ramifications.
“Appropriate responses will follow, as may be necessary.”
The Senate had accused Senator Omo-Agege or treason with regards to the theft.
The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on his part, has assured Nigerians that the Senate will excavate the perpetrators of the crime. and bring them to book.
Nigerians from all walks of life have condemned the Mace theft.
