The Nigeria Police Power (NPF) has denied arresting the chairman of Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-corruption Fee, Mr. Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado.
Reacting to the allegations made by Rimingado that he was arrested by the police authorities, Power PRO, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, stated the Kano State authorities official was invited by the Power pertaining to a petition acquired in opposition to him.
He additional stated any assertion indicating that Mr. Rimingado was arrested was unfounded and deceptive.
In line with him, “the police has taken be aware of latest claims made by Mr. Gado, the chairman of the Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Fee, relating to his alleged arrest by police authorities.
“We want to make clear that Mr. Gado was not arrested; as a substitute, he was invited by the Power pertaining to a petition acquired in opposition to him.
“On Friday, January 17, 2025, the Inspector-Basic of Police Monitoring Unit acquired a petition in opposition to Mr. Muhuyi. In accordance with normal investigative protocols, he was invited to interact with police officers as a part of due course of in addressing the matter. Given his function as a public servant and a revered particular person inside society, it’s anticipated of Mr Gado to cooperate with the police to make sure a correct investigation is carried out, quite than searching for to create media consideration.
“Any assertions indicating that Mr. Magaji was arrested are unfounded and deceptive. We urge the media and basic public to keep away from disseminating misinformation that will trigger pointless alarm or confusion. The Power stays dedicated to upholding the rule of legislation and following due course of in all investigations.”
