The Nigeria Police Force has absolved the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba of disobeying a Court Order for the reinstatement of a dismissed officer of the Force.
A signed statement made available to Channel Network Afrique by the Force Public Relations Officer CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi noted that IGP did not disregard Court Order or rule of law as the office is not aware of the Court Order, during his tenure.
Adejobi stated 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 IGP noted that,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 Police Boss, 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.
