On Attorney General’s advice former Governor of the Western Province Asath Salley has been arrested by the CID over a Speech made by him.
“Azath Salley to be detained and investigated under the provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism Act” Police Spokesperson said.
Leader of the National Unity Front (NUF) Azath Salley recently made a controversial statement regarding the law of the country triggering several complaints to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID).
“Attorney General has advised the DIG CID that credible information is disclosed of offences committed under the Penal Code , PTA & the ICCPR Act by Asath Sally former Governor of the Western Province by a Speech made by him on 10.03.2021” AGs department spokeswoman said. (NewsWire)
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