Kano State Police Command has detained Aliyu Madaki, a member-elect representing Dala Federal Constituency on the platform of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP).
The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa confirmed the invitation of Madaki to Daily News 24.
Mr Madaki honoured a police invitation on Wednesday after his photograph brandishing a pump action rifle went viral on social media during a homecoming rally of the presidential candidate of the NNPP, Rabiu Kwankwaso.
The Police spokesman stated that Mr Madaki is currently at the State Criminal Investigation Department and investigation is ongoing.
“He was invited by the state police command today for suspected unlawful possession of a firearm. He is currently under investigation at the state criminal investigation department.” The police spokesman said.
