PRESS RELEASE
As IGP Orders Swift Investigation, Reiterates Caution Against Name-Dropping
Following allegations of unprofessionalism, kidnapping, name-dropping, extortion, and illicit enrichment against some officers of the Rivers State Police Command, and the swift intervention of the Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, NPM, Ph.D., the officers fingered in a petition by one lsrael Joe on behalf of one Mr. Atubi Davison are being interrogated by the IGP Monitoring Unit as part of ongoing investigation to unravel the allegations and ascertain its veracity for further necessary action.
As previously stated, the Nigeria Police Force views these allegations with the utmost seriousness and is fully committed to conducting a comprehensive and transparent investigation. To ensure fairness and impartiality, the complainant who made these
allegations will be contacted to come forward and cooperate by providing more relevant information regarding the matter.
The Inspector-General of Police, therefore, cautions the public about fraudulent individuals
who always attempt to exploit the reputation of the Inspector General of Police and other senior
officers for personal gain. He urges members of the public to exercise caution and verify the authenticity of anyone claiming to represent Senior Police Officers in any dubious activities while reporting such to the NPF and the Force Public Relations Officer or the Complaint
Response Unit (CRU) desk in any state of the Federation.
ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra,
Force Public Relations Officer,
Abuja
Force Headquarters,
2nd October, 2023
