Dino Melaye’s Brother Remanded In Prison

Sen. Dino Melaye

Court Sends Melaye’s Brother To Prison

Samuel Melaye, younger brother of Dino Melaye, senator representing Kogi west, has been remanded in Kuje prison, Abuja after he was accused of criminal conspiracy.

Samuel Melaye and three others Amaefula David, Pius Inyang and Mohammed Wazari were arrested and charged by the police, after they were named in the escape incident involving Melaye.

They were charged with criminal conspiracy, obstruction of public servant from performing his lawful duties, abatement and assault on police officers.

Melaye had reportedly jumped out of a police vehicle conveying him to a court in Kogi state.

He was arrested by security operatives over allegations that he gave arms to some suspected criminals.

His attempted escape is said to have followed an ambush of the police vehicle by suspected thugs.

The accused pleaded not guilty to the charges but a failed plea by the defence counsel, Nkem Okoro, could not scale through after being opposed by the police.

The presiding magistrate then ordered that the four be remanded in prison until Monday, April 30, the adjourned date for ruling on the bail application.

Moses, another brother of Melaye, was arrested on Monday when the police laid a siege to the residence of the legislator.

Moses was arrested alongside his friend and Melaye’s driver.