The DHQ claimed the beheading of a teacher and kidnapping of pupils were “an isolated criminal act and does not reflect the existence of any entrenched terrorist structure”.
The Nigerian Air Force says it killed several terrorists in Bukar Meram in the Southern Tumbuns and Chikide in the Mandara Mountains.
“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.
