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In a bid to avoid escalating tensions, the Nigeria Police Force announced on Monday that it will not participate in a war of words with Governor Siminalayi Fubara over the state’s deepening political crisis. By taking this stance, the force seeks to prioritize stability and order.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s accusations against the police have been met with a swift rebuttal, as the force asserts that its actions are strictly guided by a judicial order restricting its participation in the upcoming LGA polls. By adhering to this mandate, the police demonstrate their dedication to impartiality.
To combat the spread of misinformation, police spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi has issued a statement debunking allegations of partisanship, which he termed “misleading claims” gaining traction in the media. This clarification points to the police’s commitment to upholding the truth.
Muyiwa Adejobi, police spokesperson, reiterated the force’s commitment to impartiality, emphasizing its steadfast refusal to interfere in the state’s and nation’s political matters
He noted that the “misinformation triggered by the unwarranted outburst of Fubara was totally uncalled for and unfair to the law enforcement institutions in Nigeria”.
The statement reads: “For the avoidance of doubts, the general public is free to profile the career journey of the Inspector-General of Police and his track record in every place he has served, which undoubtedly show him as a man of honor, integrity, and focus before and after his assumption of office as the 22nd Indigenous Inspector General of Police of Nigeria.
“The IGP is very well respected in the Association of Chiefs of Police Worldwide, particularly in Africa, where he’s currently serving as the Chairman of the West African Police Chiefs Committee (WAPCCO) and providing meritorious leadership within the West African Chiefs of Police.
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“We have seen Chiefs of Police from across the world coming to attend his events in Nigeria and extending several invitations to him. For the first time, the president of Interpol was at the opening ceremony of the Nigeria Police conference and retreat in Owerri last year under this IGP. Let us please observe some decorum in our politics in Nigeria.
“It is also instructive to note that the NPF does not intend to engage in any form of media tussle or war with the person of the Executive Governor of Rivers State, his administration, or his political affiliations but will continue to play its role as a neutral body in all forms of political activities undistracted.
“Similarly, suffice to say that the local government elections were generally peaceful nationwide, especially in states where the police were in charge of security.
“The IGP emphasizes the Force’s commitment to maintaining law and order, upholding democratic principles, and fostering peace, unity, and progress across the nation.”
