Senator Dino Melaye, has cried out on social media saying he has been denied access to his family, lawyers and even denied FOOD. He also alleged that one of his lawyers, two of his brothers, a Pastor, his driver and 7 others have been in Police detention since monday.
Melaye is currently on admission at the National Hospital in Abuja after sustaining injuries while trying to escape from the police. The police were driving him to court in Kogi, when he jumped out of the vehicle.
Writing via his Twitter handle on Wednesday night, the Senator said some of his relatives, as well as his driver, have been in police custody since Monday.
“Samuel Melaye, Moses Melaye, Pastor Obalemo, my driver Folorunsho, one of my lawyers and seven others arrested since Monday by the police still in detention by the police
“Melaye is at the intensive care unit of the national hospital. Trauma section
“Denied access to my lawyers, family members and food for the past more than 24hours,” Melaye tweeted.