Nigerians Question Dino Melaye’s Arrest (See Reactions On Twitter)

Senator Dino Melaye representing Kogi West has been arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja.

According to a tweet the embattled senator posted on his Twitter account on Monday morning, he was arrested on his way to Morocco for an official engagement.

Melaye tweeted: “I have just been arrested at the international wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe airport on my way to Morocco for an official engagement sponsored by the Federal Govt after checking in.”

Also Read: [BREAKING] Senator Dino Melaye Arrested At Abuja Airport

Recall that the police had declared Dino Melaye wanted. The lawmaker was declared wanted alongside Mohammed Audu, son of a former governor of Kogi State, Abubakar Audu.

Also Read: Breaking: Police Declare Senator Dino Melaye Wanted

Police said the duo have also been placed on Interpol watchlist for allegedly providing false information to the police in relation to an allegation of attempted murder on Melaye’s life sometime last year.

See Tweets:

.@dino_melaye played a major role in bringing this government into being. It will be very unfortunate if the sane government he fought for turns around to be the one fighting him. Let this be a lesson for anyone who is fighting for their 2nd term. After you are no longer useful..

— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) April 23, 2018

I call for the immediate and unconditional release of @dino_melaye. He is one of the few voices left that still speaks truth to power. Nigeria needs men like that and the Dino I know will not be cowed by arrest or persecution.

— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) April 23, 2018

Despite the fact that people, including Senator Dino Melaye knew Buhari as a ruthless dictator, he and others because of power went ahead to package him as a Reformed Democrat. I hope they are enjoying the man they brought to power because of greed. Economy has collapsed patapata

— Prince Adelaja (@AdelajaAdeoye)

I honestly don’t understand that rationale for arresting Senator @dino_melaye when Senator Ovie Omo Agege is free. This upside government never ceases to amaze me. It is just like their looters list where Lai, who collected a ‘loan’ from agencies under him called others looters!

— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) April 23, 2018

Somebody said Senator Dino Melaye was arrested because he was dressing like a Yahoo boy. pic.twitter.com/z8gwul4NMe

— Vicky® (@Chinonu) April 23, 2018

They’ve picked up Dino Melaye . You people might not see or hear from him again till only God knows when .

This political tyranny is getting out of hand sha . This is the worst Democratic government I’ve witnessed in my entire life

— Jahmal (@jahmalusen) April 23, 2018

On God bro, I Googled it now nigga is a FARMER

— . (@Vat_skinny_dude) April 23, 2018

Federal Government be messing with “Dino Melaye’s head…They set trap for him and askedhim to walk into the trap…This is the Nigeria we live in.

— FEYISAYO (@_Feyola_) April 23, 2018

BBC Africa describes Senator Dino Melaye as Nigeria’s ‘music video’ senator.

I am not even surprised.

— Wale Adetona (@iSlimfit) April 23, 2018

Abokiii were d naira… dino neeed change money for bailing

— Mr presi (@nigabubu) April 23, 2018

If you read the replies under this Arrest of Dino Melaye’s tweet and you don’t laugh, you need to see your doctor. https://t.co/eIxRB8AGEn

— Bhadmus Hakeem (@Bhadoosky) April 23, 2018

You Will be out sooner than expected. If you are innocent, you will definitely be free. If not let the law take it place. God Bless Nigeria

— Timothy Atori (@AtoriTimothy) April 23, 2018

Good news. How long do you think you’d be detained? They are treating you nicely, allowing you to tweet. Send us pictures of you in handcuffs, otherwise, we won’t believe you.

— John Kemhi (@St_Jhonne) April 23, 2018

Quickly call @bukolasaraki before they collect your phone and don’t forget to also alert @benmurraybruce

— Ibn Dutse (@Sdutse) April 23, 2018

Only in Buhari’s Nigeria will the police declare Dino Melaye wanted then the same Dino flies to Kogi, only to be received by a rep of the Kogi police commissioner. If Buhari does not Know that his own IGP disobeyed him, can he know that the Kogi police have also disobeyed orders?

— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) April 7, 2018

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