Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Kpotun Idris has denied involvement in a reported raid on the residence Chief Edwin Clark, a south-south political leader.
A statement by Force Spokesman, Ag. DCP Jimoh O Moshood said, “the Inspector General of Police is not aware and did not order the raid of the residence of the Elder Statesman, Chief Edwin Clark as claimed by the writer of the story. “
He continued: “Consequently, the Inspector General of Police has directed the detention and investigation of the Four (4) Police personnel and the informant involved. The outcome of the investigation will definitely be made public.
“Notwithstanding, the facts that on daily basis the Nigeria Police Force across the Country receives information from members of the public which were promptly used to prevent and detect crimes and Criminalities, the Force will not condone misconduct by any of its personnel that can run contrary to the rule of law.”
