SARS invades venue of Atiku programme in Bornu

Mr Abubakar delivered a speech at the event held in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.

Mr Terab is wanted by the police for alleged complicity in a murder that occurred at his home while he was hosting a political meeting in April.

Though Mr Terab was said to have reported the matter to the police, the police arrested members of his family, including his wife. PREMIUM TIMES reported how Saadatu Muhammad was detained for several weeks during which she lost her pregnancy in detention. She was eventually released on bail.

Mr Terab showed up on Tuesday for the first time since his ‘disappearance’ from Maiduguri.

His governorship campaign posters and bill boards currently litter Maiduguri.

Apparently working on intelligence about his arrival, the SARS team and dozens of other plain clothed detectives stormed the venue and laid siege.

Mr Terab was immediately informed of the presence of the police officers who had taken strategic positions around the hall where Mr Abubakar was addressing politicians.