The Borno state Police Command has arrested three individuals, including Senator Ali Ndume’s legislative aide, Shehu Usman Aliyu (Babandi), and two of his supporters, Tasiu Hassan Malgwi and Ibrahim Adamu. The arrests were made in Biu town, and the individuals were detained in Maiduguri, the state capital.

Amina Kachalla, Ndume’s aide wife, confirmed the arrest and appealed for her husband’s release, citing his role as the family’s bread winner. The police spokesman, Kenneth Daso, confirmed the arrest, stating it was based on an intelligence report and that the investigation is ongoing. The arrest was attributed to an aborted solidarity rally organized by Ndume’s supporters over his removal as Senate chief whip. The rally was planned for last Saturday in Biu town but was shelved due to security concerns.
Earlier reported that Ndume rejected the new office allocated to him at the National Assembly. Ndume, recently sacked as the Senate’s chief whip, said his new office did not reflect his seniority and high ranking. The APC removed the Borno senator as the Senate chief whip following his criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration and asked him to join another party. reported by legit news.

States where protests will hold emerge
Channels TV reported that in response to a meeting request from Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, Adegboruwa provided the following venues:
⦁ Eagles Square, Abuja
⦁ Alausa Park, Lagos
⦁ Rosewale Filling Station, Iwo Road, Ibadan, Oyo
⦁ Freedom Park, Oshogbo, Osun
⦁ Opposite School of Agric, Bauchi
⦁ Opposite Wema Bank, Akpakpava Lane, Benin City, Edo
⦁ Maiduguri Roundabout, Borno
⦁ Opposite State Stadium, Damaturu, Yobe state
⦁ Rainbow Roundabout and Pantani Stadium, Rivers state

The police, military, and Department of State Services (DSS) have warned against Kenya-style protests. Politicians also appealed to youths to shelve the planned rallies. The hunger protest, billed to be held from August 1 to 10 in different parts of the country, has continued to generate mixed reactions. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the force’s spokesperson, also denied the claim that the IGP declared a curfew ahead of the planned hunger protests. Adejobi warned against violent protests, reminding Nigerians of the aftermath of the 2020 #EndSARS movement, during which police stations and other public facilities were attacked and looted.