Just In: Honorable Shina Peller Arrested

Shina Abiola Peller, a member of the House of Representatives, representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa, Oyo state, was detained on Wednesday by operatives of the Nigerian police in Lagos state

He was the chairman and chief executive officer of Aquila Group of Companies and Club Quilox until a few days ago when he announced his resignation from the management of the club since he became a member of the House.

Mr Peller was however arrested today by operatives of the Lagos State Police Command and detained at Moroko Police station, Lagos State.

He was said to have gone to Moroko police station to bail some of Club’s customers who had allegedly parked on the road during a show at the Club.

The Lagos State Police Command has explained the reason for the arrest and detention of House of Representatives member, Shina Peller.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Bala Elkana, Quilox’s customer are fond of obstructing the free flow of traffic.

He explained that the lawmaker had been warned many times, but he refused to do anything about it.

He said after some of his customers’ vehicles caused gridlock on Monday, the police intervened by towing three of the vehicles.

Bala claimed that Peller mobilised thugs, invaded the station and forcefully removed the vehicles.

He said, “The honourable is the owner of that club and his customers are fond of parking on the road and blocking the road. If you want to pass that place, you will have tough times.

“Up till 9 am, the club was still on. They refused to remove their vehicles and Lagosians were seriously disturbed. Even Mr Governor was affected this morning. He had to manoeuvre his way through it.

“This man had been talked to many times, but he refused to listen. This morning, our patrol vehicles towed three vehicles out of that place so that people could pass.

“This honourable mobilised over 50 thugs to attack Maroko Police Station to move those vehicles out. We had to send reinforcement from neighbouring stations before they were able to curtail the situation. That was how he was arrested with five of the thugs, while others escaped. We had to exercise a lot of restraints.

“They have been moved to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, Panti, where they are being investigated.”