IGP assures the public of the commitment of the police to neutrality and adherence to legal directives.
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has dismissed Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s allegations about the police’s role in the recent local government elections.
Egbetokun described Fubara’s remarks as baseless and unnecessary, emphasizing that the police acted lawfully.
Fubara had accused the Nigeria Police Force and its state command of attempting to disrupt the elections by attempting to seize materials. The Governor warned Egbetokun to be mindful of his position.
In response, Egbetokun clarified that the police only followed a Federal High Court ruling from July 19, 2024, which restricted their involvement in the elections.
He explained that the Rivers State High Court later issued a conflicting order on September 4, directing police to provide security at the elections.
However, the Federal High Court reaffirmed its earlier stance on September 30, declaring the police’s involvement unlawful.
He stated that all court orders were reviewed by the police’s legal team, who advised compliance with the Federal High Court ruling.
He urged the public to disregard misinformation and emphasized the importance of political decorum, stressing that the police would not engage in any political disputes but remain focused on their mandate.
