Alhassan Doguwa, the majority leader in the House of Representatives, was arrested on Wednesday, according to the Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Muhammad Yakubu, for allegedly participating in electoral violence that was reported in the state’s Tudun Wada Local Government Area during the recently concluded general elections.
Doguwa was detained at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport when he attempted to board a flight to Abuja, according to reports on Tuesday.
SP Abdullahi Haruna, the command’s spokesperson, revealed in a statement that Doguwa was arrested for failing to accept an invitation.
“Following complaints received on the gruesome murder of three persons, causing grievous injury to eight others in Tudun Wada LGA on 26/02/2023 while the collation of election results was ongoing and an alleged viral video of some victims with suspected gunshots in the social media, the Commissioner of Police in charge of 2023 general election, Kano state, CP Muhammad Yakubu directed the State Criminal Investigation Department, Kano state police command to carry out a thorough investigation.
“In continuation of the investigation, on February 27, 2023, the department extended a formal invitation to Honourable Alhassan Ado Garba Doguwa, a member representing Doguwa/Tudun Wada Federal Constituency for his alleged complicity in the incident. Sequel to his refusal to honour the invitation, the Command was left with no other option than to activate a motion that would lead to his arrest.
“He was subsequently arrested by detectives from the State Criminal Investigation Department, Bompai Kano at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano,” part of the statement read.
He said that Dogunwa will be charged with criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide, causing great bodily harm, arson, and inciting disorder when he appeared in court.
He said disclosed Dogunwa will be arraigned before the court for a suspected case of criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide, causing grievous hurt, mischief by fire, and inciting disturbance.
“Investigation is ongoing, the suspects arrested will soon be charged to court for prosecution, and the effort to get others at large is being intensified.
It added, “While the Commissioner of Police appreciates the good people of Kano state for their peaceful conduct in maintaining law and order during the just concluded presidential and National Assembly elections and its aftermath, the command is reiterating its commitment to safeguarding lives and properties.
“Accordingly, the CP demonstrated his willingness to tame any subversive element(s) or actor(s) no matter how highly placed, if they are out to disrupt the existing peaceful atmosphere being enjoyed in the state.”
