Yemi Adedeji, Abuja
The Nigeria Police say the trial of Dino Melaye, a Senator representing Kogi West and the four suspects rearrested for alleged conspiracy and unlawful possession of prohibited firearms will commence kin May 10 at the Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi.
Jimoh Moshood, the Force Spokesman, made the disclosure while briefing newsmen on the arrest of four of the six suspects on Tuesday in Abuja, said two of the suspects were still at large.
The suspects are: Kabiru Seidu, 31, alias Osama, Nuhu Salisu, 25, alias small, Musa Mohammed, 27, alias Iko and Emmanuel Audu, 26.
Moshood said that Seidu and Salisu who were principal suspects were rearrested in Tafa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State and Ganaja Village, Lokoja, Kogi.
He said that the six accomplice in the case arrested by the police would be prosecuted with the six rearrested suspects.
It was reported that on March 28, the Police Command in Kogi announced the escape from lawful custody of six suspects including Seidu and Salisu.
Newsmen also report that on March 30, the police announced the re-arrest of four of the six suspects.
The suspects are: John Beneche, 22, Seye Atowoju, 27 Danjuma Yunusa, 35 , Egga Ochai,50 Abbas Haruna, 30 and Gloria Audu, 28.
He said that the suspects would be arraigned in court for prosecution on completion of investigation.
Moshood however warned that the police would not relent in its efforts to check activities of unscrupulous politicians, adding that they must play the game according to the rules.