“Five fake temporary offers of appointment were recovered from the suspect,” the police officer said.
He said he withdrew from the race in protest against alleged violations of the Electoral Act.
Mr Habib said police operatives promptly responded upon receiving the report and arrested the suspect.
The police command in Edo says it has rescued Jemila Ibrahim, a kidnap victim and also arrested five suspected kidnappers linked to the victim’s abduction around Okpege River Road.
The assailants stormed the community on Sunday and opened fire on residents.
The ruling comes shortly after former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar called for Mr El-Rufai’s release to enable him to celebrate Eid at home.
Former Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso says Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, remains a popular politician across Nigeria.
The Edo police command says it arrested three suspected kidnappers and killed one during a gun duel in the Eguaholor forest axis of Uhunmwonde LGA.
One of the miscreants attempted to attack a policeman with an axe and was shot in the leg and subdued,” Mr Abiodun said.
Mr Adekunle advised the public to contact emergency responders immediately at the onset of any fire outbreak.
