Melaye provides evidence his family reported alleged abduction to police

- Dino Melaye has debunked a statement by the police that his brother did not report his alleged kidnap to the police

- Melaye presented a handwritten statement his brother reportedly submitted to the police

Senator Dino Melaye has presented a picture of a hand written statement his brother allegedly submitted to the police to inform the police of the senator's alleged abduction which happened on Thursday, July 27.

Melaye shared the picture to debunk a claim by the police that the senator's brother did not report his abduction.

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Recall that Legit.ng earlier reported that Melaye was released on Friday after it was alleged that he was abducted by unknown gunmen on Thursday, while on his way to Kogi state for his court case.

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However, the senator in a tweet on Friday, July 27, claimed he had just escaped the abduction.

He said he spent 11 hours in the wilderness and thanked Nigerians for their prayers and show of love that kept him safe.

The senator also thanked God for his escape from yet "another dangerous attack". According to him, it was that God preserved him.

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Source: Legit.ng