I'm not hiding out of fear, it's called wisdom - Dino Melaye

Embattled Nigerian lawmaker Senator Dino Melaye who has been tweeting from his hiding place, has said he is not hiding out of fear, but only applying wisdom.

Dino Melaye referenced a part of Bible where a certain Prophet Elijah had to run and hide from King Ahab despite being one of the most courageous prophets at the time.

He referred to himself as the Modern Elijah that needs to hide, not out of fear, but out of wisdom.

Police officers standing in front of Sen. Dino Melaye's house in Maitama, Abuja.

"The Bible record prophet Elijah to be among one of the strongest prophets that lived,but he went to mount Carmel to hide when king Ahab sought him to kill him cos of the way he boldly declared the truth. There is a difference with being scared and being wise" he said