The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu said he
has directed his legal team to commence legal actions against Sahara Reporters.
This followed a report by the online publication that Adamu
spent N2billion lobbying influential Nigerians to secure a tenure extension for
one year.
The paper even claimed that the money was a waste, as the
IGP only secured a three month extension.
But in a reaction, the Police High Command described the
report as untrue, unfounded, defamatory and libellous.
“The Force wishes to state categorically that the extension
of service of the IGP was strictly the prerogative of the President and was
never paid for as maliciously reported in the publication”, said Police
spokesman Commissioner Frank Mba.
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“The insinuations also by Sahara Reporters that the IGP did
not “celebrate” his extension smacks of ignorance and a pathetic misplacement of
priority. The extension does not call for merry-making or celebration but a
time for more work, rededication to duty and selfless service to the nation.
“The IGP, while assuring the nation of an unwavering
commitment by the Force under his leadership, to improved service delivery,
safety and security of the citizenry, enjoins members of the public to
disregard and discountenance the publication by Sahara Reporters as evidently
untrue and unfounded.
“The IGP is undistracted and the Force remains motivated and
committed to delivering on its mandate, especially the task of neutralizing
current and emerging internal security threats”, Mba added.
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