The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, on Monday, ordered the release of the security aides to the First Lady, Aisha Buhari, four days after they were taken into custody over a shooting inci
dent at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.But the Presidency assured in a statement that Buhari was never in danger at any time.
The cops, including Aisha’s Aide-de-Camp, CSP Usman Shugaba; the escort commander, DSP Sheriff Kazeem and four riot policemen, were detained last Friday.A senior officer confirmed the development to our correspondent. He said, “All the security aides attached to the First Lady have been released to enable them to go home and refresh. They were released on Monday, but they are expected to return for investigation on Tuesday.
They insisted that Yusuf, who had just returned from Lagos, should proceed on self-isolation for 14 days, to save the President and his family from the danger of COVID-19.All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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