Mr Okupe told Peoples Gazette on Friday evening that Mr Obi picked him because he found him worthy to serve.
A helicopter belonging to the Nigeria Police was also sighted hovering in the sky a few minutes after the shooting.
Two police officers confirmed to The Gazette that they were yet to be paid their allowances despite the DIG’s claim.
Though there are 16 political party candidates for Saturday’s election, the quest for the top job in the state has been dubbed a two-horse race.
The police said vehicular movement at the major entry and exit points of the state would be restricted from 12:00 a.m. on June 18.
The ruling party appeared to have relied on a clause that mandated primary contenders to withdraw from a race voluntarily or be arbitrarily substituted by the party.
The proposed regulation has been criticised as an attempt by the government to regulate social media through the backdoor.
Power distributors in Kaduna and other parts of the country said they have not been able to receive bulk electricity from the national supply line.
Mr El-Rufai said Mr Tinubu’s decision to pick a Muslim VP, which analysts have said may happen, would further drive a wedge between Nigerians and their fixation with religion.
“I have the right to hire and fire because it is my law firm,” Mr Agbasiere told The Gazette on Friday morning.
