The Police on Friday said it has arrested Hon. Isreal Sunny Gioli, the mastermind and ringleader of the irresponsible, unprovoked and unwarranted attack
on a Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP Kola Okunola in Twon, Brass, Bayelsa State, on Sunday, 24th February, 2019.
The Police in a statement signed by Mr. Frank Mba, said two other persons arrested in connection with the incident are: Tamarapreye Victor and Azi Newton.
Hon. Sunny Adi, a candidate of one of the major political parties in the House of Representatives elections in Brass Constituency, Bayelsa State, was arrested in his hideout somewhere in Abuja this morning, 1st March in a well-coordinated covert operation.
His arrest according to the statement is in line with the directive of the acting Inspector General of Police, Mr. Mohammed Adamu, for the immediate arrest, comprehensive investigation and diligent prosecution of all persons involved in the Sunday, 24th February attack on the DCP in Twon, Brass, Bayelsa State.
It would be recalled that while leading the team providing protection for INEC officials, voters and materials, Okunola was brutally attacked and molested by thugs led by Hon. Sunny Adi.
Meanwhile, as the nation gets set for the Governorship/House of Assembly Elections slated for Saturday, 9th the IGP reiterates his earlier warning that the Nigeria Police Force under his watch will not condone any act of assault against any member of the Public, including the personnel of the Force legitimately assigned to protect the sanctity of the ballot.