Dino melaye news may 29 2017
A blast from the past!
On May 29, 2017, Dino Melaye, a Nigerian senator, made headlines in the news for his alleged involvement in a shooting incident in Abuja, Nigeria. Here's a summary of the news reports from that day:
Headlines:
- "Dino Melaye involved in shooting incident in Abuja" (Punch)
- "Senator Dino Melaye involved in gun battle with police" (Vanguard)
- "Dino Melaye: Police accuse senator of shooting at them" (BBC News)
Summary:
According to reports, Senator Dino Melaye, who represents Kogi West Senatorial District, was involved in a shooting incident with the police in Abuja. The incident occurred when the police attempted to arrest him at his residence in the Maitama area of Abuja.
The police alleged that Melaye shot at them, while he claimed that they were trying to assassinate him. The senator was reportedly injured in the incident and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
The police claimed that Melaye had been evading arrest over allegations of forgery and money laundering, and that they had obtained a warrant for his arrest. However, Melaye denied the allegations and accused the police of trying to frame him.
The incident sparked a heated debate in Nigeria, with many calling for Melaye's arrest and prosecution. Others defended him, accusing the police of political persecution.
Aftermath:
The incident led to a series of events, including:
- Melaye's hospitalization and subsequent release
- The police's insistence on arresting him, despite his claims of political persecution
- The Senate's intervention, with some senators calling for an investigation into the incident
- The eventual arrest of Melaye in June 2017, after a prolonged standoff with the police
The incident remains a controversial topic in Nigeria, with many still debating the circumstances surrounding the shooting and Melaye's alleged involvement.