The Inspector General of Police, Mr. Abba Suleiman drew the anger of the members of the House of Representatives again on Friday when he failed to appear before the lawmakers to explain the rationale behind Thursday’s invasion of the National Assembly by the police.
The House Committee on Police ‘invitation was however in defiance of the Senate President, David Mark’s directive that the National Assembly should remain locked until November 25.
Mark’s pronouncement followed the invasion of the National Assembly complex by policemen and the subsequent prevention of Speaker, Aminu Tambuwal, from gaining access to the Chamber.
Rather than honouring the invitation, the IGP sent a letter to the Committee explaining his absence.
He also sent the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), SL Wakama, to represent him.
Extract of the letter dated 21st November, 2014 with reference number CB:3380/IGP.SEC/ABJ/VOL 8/806 and addressed to the Chairman of the Committee reads: I am directed to inform you that due to exigencies of duty, the IGP will not be able to appear before the House.
“Meanwhile, he has directed the DIG Operations to represent him.”
The letter was signed by a Principal Staff Officer, Austin Iwar.
DIG Wakama was accompanied by two senior officers.
The Committee was however resolute in its decision, stating that it was empowered by the Constitution to invite any individual or organization to aid its investigations. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
Advertise on NigerianEye.com to reach thousands of our daily users
This is high level madness on the part of the Presidency/Presdident and the Police. Rubbish People, But he has the time to appear before the Vice President to explain but cant go to the house commitee ... foolish People. GEJ carry on with your evil deeds 2015 is close.
ReplyDelete