Funke Busari
The Inspector General of police, Mohammed Adamu has described the publication by Sahara Reporters, alleging he paid two billion Naira for tenure extension, as untrue, unfounded, defamatory and libellous.
He has since directed his legal team to proceed against the online publisher for defamation of character.
CP Frank Mba, Force Public Relations Officer on behalf of the police high Command expressed the police boss’ displeasure over the aspersion on his integrity.
Countering the allegation, the Police Spokesperson said that the extension of service of the IGP was strictly the prerogative of the President and was never paid for as maliciously reported in the publication.
Adding that, the insinuations also by Sahara Reporters that the IGP did not “celebrate” his extension smacks of ignorance and a pathetic misplacement of priority.
The Police High Command, said, “The extension does not call for merry-making or celebration but a time for more work, rededication to duty and selfless service to the nation.
He however assured the nation of an unwavering commitment by the Force under his leadership, to improved service delivery, safety and security of the citizenry, enjoins members of the public to disregard and discountenance the publication by Sahara Reporters as evidently untrue and unfounded.
“The IGP is undistracted and the Force remains motivated and committed to delivering on its mandate, especially the task of neutralizing current and emerging internal security threats.”
