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Elisha Abbo: Nigeria’s youngest Senator detained over alleged assault

The FCT Police Command has detained Senator Elisha Abbo(pdp Adamawa) for allegedly assaulting a nursing mother at a sex toy shop in Abuja.

The FCT Police Commissioner, Mr Bala Ciroma, told Channels Television that the Senator is being detained to enable detectives complete investigation on the alleged assault.

Abbo was caught on camera hitting a woman after she pleaded with him not to physically assault the shop owner whom he accused of insulting him.

The viral video immediately sparked outrage with many Nigerians calling for his prosecution and urging the Senate to also discipline him.

Meanwhile, the senator has since apologise to Nigeria’s for his actions.

Ben Idah

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