The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Barrister Julius Abure, was detained on Wednesday by armed police officers. The arrest occurred in Benin City, the capital of Edo State, in the middle of claims of severe monetary and criminal misbehavior.
Julius Abure is dealing with serious allegations of embezzling around N3 billion of celebration funds. These claims have actually cast a shadow over his management and stability. He is likewise implicated of premeditated tried murder, including a more ominous measurement to the charges versus him.
The Arrest and Social Media Reactions
Information of his arrest were at first uncertain, however social networks was quickly flooded with images and visuals of Abure seated on the flooring before being eliminated in a car by the cops. This significant scene has actually stimulated extensive responses, with numerous revealing shock and issue over the advancements.
The arrest of Julius Abure was triggered by a petition from the LP Youth Leader, Comrade Eragbe Anselm Aphimia. Resolved to the Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, the petition dated February 13, described a troubling occurrence of violence versus Aphimia on December 29, 2023.
Aphimia, the National Youth Leader of the Labour Party, stated how he and an associate were assailed and strongly assaulted simply outside their hotel in Benin City. This attack was apparently managed by people linked to the celebration’s internal politics, raising severe concerns about the security and stability of political activities in the area.