The Nigeria Police Force said the office of Inspector General of Police IGP, Usman Alkali Baba did not disregard court order, as well as not aware of any court order.
IGP denial is contained in a press release signed Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
The statement reads in part: “It is instructive to note that the case in point concerns an officer who was dismissed as far back as 1992, a few years after the current IGP joined the Nigeria Police Force, based on available facts gleaned from the reports. The most recent judgement on the matter was given in 2011 which should ordinarily not fall under the direct purview of the current administration of the Force. Thus, the news is strange and astonishing.
“The IGP has however directed the Commissioner of Police in charge of the Force Legal Unit to investigate the allegation in a bid to ascertain the position of the court and profer informed legal advice for the IGP’s prompt and necessary action.
“The Inspector-General of Police reiterates his commitment to upholding the rule of law and synergizing with the judiciary to ensure quick dispensation of justice for an improved criminal justice system”.
Following a court ruling Tuesday which ordered the arrest of IGP, both the traditional and new media have been awash with the report and comments.
