The Inspector General of Police,
Ibrahim Kpotun Idris on Wednesday turned down the invitation extended to him to
appear before the Senate to explain the police manhandling of Senator Dino
Melaye.
Wednesday was the second time the
IGP snubbed the Senate’s invitations over Dino and other security challenges in
the country.
He was, however, represented by
the DIG who was to be led into the red chambers by the Senior Special Assistant
to the President on National Assembly matters, Senator Ita Enang when the
Senate leader called upon the IG.
Senate leader, Ahmed Lawan later
announced that the IGP was unavailable. He said, the IGP had gone to Kaduna on
an official assignment.
Chairman, Senate Committee on
Police Affairs, Abu Ibrahim confirmed that a letter of invitation was extended
to him when asked to explain.
Deputy Senate leader, Bala
Ibn’Nallah expressed disappointment, saying he regretted the embarrassment
IGP’s conduct was bringing to the Senate.
“Mr. President, I’m really
shocked. I lack what to say, but I wish to apologise for what happened. ”
“We need to assist my President
because the way things are going, it’s quite embarrassing. Senate is aware of
its powers.”
Senate President, Dr. Bukola
Saraki urged lawmakers to exercise patience over the matter. He tasked the
Committee on Police Affairs to ensure the appearance of IGP at a later date.
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