Senator representing Bayelsa East constituency, Ben Murray Bruce has called for the immediate release of Senator Dino Melaye, representing Kogi West constituency, who was arrested by the Nigeria Police at the International wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport.

Dino who was on his way to Morocco for an official engagement sponsored by the Federal Government was accosted by the Police who arrested him barely 40 minutes ago.

Recall that Police had declared Dino wanted for alleged conspiracy and unlawful possession of prohibited firearms.

This is contained in a statement made by one of the suspects, Kabiru Saidu who fingered him in their crime.

Nigeria police tagged him wanted and had today at the Abuja airport arrested him on his way to Morocco.

However, one of the outspoken senators, Ben Murray Bruce has condemned Dino’s arrest and asked for his release.

In his words, “Senator Dino Melaye played a major role in bringing this government into being. “It will be very unfortunate if the same government he fought for turns around to be the one fighting him. Let this be a lesson for anyone who is fighting for their 2nd term. After you are no longer useful. I call for the immediate and unconditional release of Melaye. He is one of the few voices left that still speaks truth to power. Nigeria needs men like that and the Dino I know will not be cowed by arrest or persecution.’’

Meanwhile one of the strongest Nigeria Critic, Pastor Reno Omokri has equally reacted to Dino’s arrest.

His words, “People ask my thoughts on Dino’s attest. This tale describes my thoughts. Three thieves went to rob. After robbing, they sent one to go and buy food. He bought food and poisoned it so he could keep the loot for himself. On his return, his colleagues killed him and ate the food”.