OJOKU KILLINGS: Sen. Rafiu Ibrahim Arrested

The Senator representing Kwara South Senatorial District, Rafiu Ibrahim has been arrested a day to the general elections.

According to the police Sen. Ibrahim was invited for questioning following allegations he orchestrated a violence that broke out in Ojoku, Kwara State, four days ago.

The Tuesday night incident left two persons dead, reports said.

Mr Ibrahim’s associates said he remained in custody as of Friday morning.

Mr Ibrahim, of the Peoples Democratic Party, was accused of unleashing a group of armed attackers against Lola Ashiru, his All Progressives Congress challenger in Kwara South.

Mr Ashiru was reportedly on a campaign stop in Ojoku, Mr Ibrahim’s ancestral hometown, on Tuesday night when supporters of both camps clashed.

Both camps have blamed one another for the deadly incident.

Mr Ibrahim’s supporters accused the police of inviting and detaining only the senator, while leaving Mr Ashiru to continue his campaign ahead of the election on Saturday.

They said his detention could hinder his election strategy, while conferring advantage on his opponent.

Political atmosphere in Kwara has become increasingly volatile as election day approaches.