By Sabiu Abdullahi
Businessman Mahdi Shehu was apprehended in Kaduna, allegedly while attempting to extort a significant sum of $500,000 from his wife, Aisha, according to statements made by Abubakar Malami, a former Minister of Justice.
The situation took a complex turn as Mr. Shehu, through his legal representative, M.I. Abubakar, claimed that his arrest was a retaliatory action following his demand for legal action against Mr. Malami and other prominent figures from the previous administration.
According to an official statement from Mr. Malami’s legal firm, A.A. Sheriff, Mr. Shehu was detained by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Monitoring Unit, based on allegations of engaging in extortion, criminal intimidation, and attempting to deceive a syndicate through the use of GSM numbers and email addresses to acquire money through deceptive means.
Mr. Sheriff vehemently denied Mr. Shehu’s accusations and clarified that the businessman was apprehended while in the process of attempting to obtain the substantial sum of $500,000 at a hotel in Abuja.
Documents retrieved from Mr. Shehu purportedly linked him to hacking and financial improprieties affecting Hajiya Aisha Abubakar Malami.
The statement detailed the ongoing investigation into the complaint lodged by Mr. Malami, highlighting communications between Mr. Shehu and the alleged syndicate, which led to his apprehension at the specified hotel location.
The case has drawn attention to allegations of financial misconduct, hacking, and extortion, shedding light on the complexities surrounding the intersection of personal and legal disputes within Nigeria’s political and business landscape.
As investigations continue, further revelations are anticipated, shaping the narrative of this unfolding saga.