THE Adamawa State Police Command has arrested one Lot Bitrus, 24, said to have attacked the convoy of the wife of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, Hajiya Lami Fintiri, on Saturday.
Fintiri was attacked in Muchala town, Mubi Area of the state as thugs stoned her convoy while entering the village to attend a gathering of Catholic women.
In a press statement by the State Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Suleiman Nguroje, disclosed deployment of security operatives to go against thugs led to the arrest of Bitrus.
“The suspect, Lot Bitrus, 24 years old, a resident of Muchalla ward was arrested in his hideout situated at a remote site of Muchalla Village, Mubi North Local Government Area, now in custody,” he said.
He said the suspect will be investigated further on the case.
However, the Commissioner of Police in the State,Sikiru Akande urged politicians in the State to caution their supporters as any form of attack will not be condoned in the State.
Recall, hoodlums on Saturday attacked the convoy of Lami Fintiri.
The police spokesman in Adamawa, Sulaiman Nguroje, confirmed the attack in a press release made available to journalists in Yola on Sunday.
He said her motorcade came under attack in Muchala town in Mubi Area as a group of thugs stoned the passing vehicles as they entered the village to attend a gathering of Catholic women.
