Senator Dino Melaye has accused Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state of planning to poison him using men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
Premium Times reports that the Senator could not leave the courthouse after his court hearing because SARS officials wanted to arrest him.
After the court refuse the application of the Federal Government to refuse me bail. Governor Yahaya Bello using SARS and policemen from Kogi State Government house with A O Govt House lokoja have taken over the FCT high Court to arrest and poison me on the way to lokoja. SDM
— Senator Dino Melaye (@dino_melaye) March 1, 2018
The lawmaker was arraigned on Thursday, March 1, 2018, for allegedly giving false information to the Police.
He was subsequently granted bail in the sum of N100, 000 by the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama.
The Senator was dragged to court after it was discovered that he allegedly accused Governor Bello’s aide of trying to assassinate him.
After his trial, the Senator told journalists that he came to court prepared, displaying his toothbrush and toilet paper.
You will recall that I alerted the Nation 2weeks ago that plans have been perfected to frame me up with fake charges by Kogi State Govt. my resolve is Total. I shall not be intimidated. I will continue to speak the truth.
— Senator Dino Melaye (@dino_melaye) March 1, 2018
Melaye also said that he is ready to go to jail.
