In a statement, the police spokesperson, Eitokpah Sunday, said Obono-Obla was arrested on Thursday near Abuja Park in Ugep, Cross River State.
He explained that the arrest followed a petition sent to the state commissioner of police, accusing the former adviser of forgery and falsely obtaining legal qualifications.
Sunday dismissed reports that Obono-Obla had been kidnapped by unknown security agents.
He said the arrest was carried out legally, in line with the powers given to the Nigeria Police Force to investigate suspected crimes.
“The arrest was effected in accordance with extant laws and in the exercise of the constitutional and statutory powers of the Nigeria Police Force to investigate allegations of criminal conduct,” the statement reads.
“Following his arrest, he was conveyed to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Calabar, where investigation is currently ongoing.
“His legal counsel has been duly notified and is fully participating in the process. His relatives are also aware of his current location.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the Command categorically states that allegations of kidnapping or involvement of unidentified security outfits are false, unfounded, and entirely without factual basis.”
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