A councilman named "Nem Nem de Augusto" from Cabaceiras do Paraguaçu, Bahia, was arrested on December 15 after evading law enforcement for several months. He had been suspected of being involved in multiple homicides and leading a criminal organization. Local police, acting on intelligence reports, located him in Salvador during the carnival festivities, although his arrest had no direct connection to the celebrations.

Upon being approached by officers in the Imbuí neighborhood of Salvador, the councilman attempted to flee by climbing onto the roof of a property. However, law enforcement officers were able to apprehend him before he could escape. This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding local political figures and their alleged connections to organized crime, particularly in regions facing significant challenges related to violence and drug trafficking.

The arrest of the councilman raises important questions about public safety and governance in Bahia. The allegations of homicide and leadership of a criminal faction cast a shadow on local government and point towards the pervasive influence of organized crime within certain political structures. Authorities will likely continue to scrutinize the involvement of public officials in criminal activities as they work towards restoring order and public trust.