The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has reportedly detained the Chief Security Officer (CSO) and Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, amid growing tensions within the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The development comes against the backdrop of an escalating political crisis in Katsina, with tensions reportedly deepening among political actors and factions within the ruling party.
The detention of the governor’s security aides has raised fresh concerns over the widening dispute and its potential implications for political relations in the state.
Details surrounding the circumstances leading to the reported detention remain unclear, including the specific allegations, if any, against the two officers.
The police authorities have yet to provide a comprehensive public explanation for the action, while officials close to the Katsina State Government have not, at the time of reporting, disclosed further details.
Governor Radda, a senior APC figure in the state, has recently been at the centre of political developments in Katsina as competing interests within the party seek to consolidate their positions ahead of the 2027 general election.
The latest development is likely to intensify scrutiny of the relationship between the state government and federal security authorities, particularly as political activity begins to gather momentum ahead of the next election cycle.
Further clarification from the Nigeria Police Force and the Katsina State Government is expected as details surrounding the reported detention emerge.
