The Inspector General, IGP
Ibrahim Idris, has condemned the closure of the Police Division in the National
Assembly by the Senate.
The IGP said the Senate alleged
closure of the police division was “illegal.”
The Senate and the IGP have been
engaged in a face-off.
The IG has been accused of
removing the Officer-in-Charge of the Division without recourse to the
leadership of the National Assembly.
These, it is believed, led to the
closure of the Police Division in the National Assembly on September 12, 2017.
In a letter dated September 19,
2017, entitled, “Re: Sealing and closure of Nigeria Police National Assembly
Division,” Idris said the action was tantamount to a criminal act.
The letter was personally signed
by the IG and addressed to some high-ranking persons at the National Assembly.
It reads, “I am constrained to
bring to the attention of the Chairman, National Assembly and President of the
Senate, the sealing and closure of the Nigeria Police National Assembly
Division since September 12, 2017 till date (seven days now).
“Preliminary inquiries initiated
upon getting this report revealed that one Ibrahim Ndako – Sargent-At-Arms of
the National Assembly and personnel on the said date evicted the duly posted
Divisional Police Officer and staff from the police station in full glare
reportedly on the instruction(s) of one M.A. Omolori – Clerk of the National
Assembly and sealed the office(s).
“Pursuant to this, on September
17, 2017, I directed the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command in whose
jurisdiction the National Assembly is domiciled to meet with the said M.A.
Omolori – Clerk of the National Assembly and ascertain the circumstances that
led to what is manifestly and unlawful action. Regrettably, this entreaty was
bluntly rebuffed.
“No reason(s) prior to and after
the closure has been formally conveyed to any formation of the Nigeria Police
or to the Office of the Inspector General of Police in this regard even as at
the time of this correspondence…
“Furthermore, it is also
necessary to indicate that this action of evicting public servant in the course
of performing their lawful duties and sealing an office domiciled in a public
building complex devoid of an express order from competent court is tantamount
to a criminal act punishable under the Criminal Code and Panel Code of Laws of
the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“The implications of this action
in the light of current agitations now emanating from different parts of the
country negatively impact directly on the security of the National Assembly
Complex, the numerous members and staff of parliament domiciled therein as well
as members of the general public; an outcome, which may no doubt escalate to a
serious challenge to National Security.
“Consequently, I have initiated a
formal investigation to determine the background and circumstances leading to
this unfortunate and unprecedented development; the outcome of which will be
conveyed to your distinguished office for information accordingly.
“While appreciating your
tremendous support towards the successes of the Nigeria Police Force, accept as
always the assurances of my highest regards, please.”
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