Gov Radda’s ADC, CSO invited to Police Headquarters amid Katsina APC crisis

The political crisis within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Katsina State has taken a new turn after Governor Dikko Umaru Radda’s Aide-de-Camp (ADC) and Chief Security Officer (CSO) were invited to the Force Headquarters in Abuja.

The development has raised fresh concerns about the growing rivalry between groups supporting Governor Radda and those loyal to Ibrahim Kabir Masari, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Political Matters.

Sources told PRNigeria that the two officers were taken to the Force Headquarters on August 20, 2026, where they remained for questioning. The police have not publicly explained the specific reasons for the invitation.

Some sources claimed the move followed a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, over complaints linked to powerful political interests within the APC.

However, the claim could not be independently confirmed.

The governor’s ADC and CSO handle important aspects of his personal security, making their invitation to Abuja a sensitive issue in Katsina’s political and security circles.

Sources familiar with the situation said the development should be viewed against the background of the growing struggle for political control within the Katsina APC.

According to party sources, tensions between the Radda camp and Masari’s supporters have increased in recent months, particularly over control of the party structure and its political direction ahead of 2027.

A senior APC member, who spoke anonymously, said the disagreement had moved beyond normal political competition.

“The disagreement is no longer limited to party politics. It is now affecting institutions that should remain completely insulated from political contests,” the source said.

Party stakeholders have also raised concerns about the increasing use of petitions, invitations and security investigations in settling political disagreements.

They alleged that petitions against political opponents were increasingly being used as part of internal party battles, sometimes leading to invitations or questioning before any allegations were proven.

However, the police have denied reports that the two officers were arrested over a criminal allegation.

The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Iniedu, told PRNigeria that the governor’s ADC and CSO were invited to Abuja by the Inspector-General of Police for questioning over issues originating from Katsina State.

Iniedu said the officers were not invited over any alleged criminal offence.

He added that preliminary investigations had established that neither officer had committed a crime.