The 2023 Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the Nigeria Police for their alleged breach of citizens’ rights and disregard for court orders.

In a statement issued by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, on Saturday, Atiku criticised the Police for their alleged disregard for the rule of law, citizens’ rights, and impunity.

The statement reads in part, “Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President of Nigeria and presidential candidate of the PDP in the 2023 election, has slammed the Police for their blatant breach of citizens’ rights and disregard for court orders.

“Atiku’s outrage follows the arrest and transportation of Yusuf Sheriff Banki from Abuja to Maiduguri, Borno State, in defiance of a standing court order.

“Justice M. A. Madugu of the Bwari Judicial Division, had on 13th June, 2024, granted an order restraining the IGP, AIG Zone 15, CP FCT, their agents, privies or anybody acting on their authority from arresting, intimidating, harassing and threatening Yusuf Sheriff Banki and his families pending the determination of the suit before the court.”

The former Vice President, emphasising Nigeria’s commitment to law and order, urged the Police to release Yusuf Sheriff Banki without conditions.

ase Yusuf Sheriff Banki.”