The police disprove Sowore’s assertion, insists IG’s legal legislation
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The police disprove Sowore’s assertion, insists IG’s legal legislation

Nigeria Police Force has strongly disproved the latest claims made by the activist, Omoyle Sowore, who suggested that police inspector officials, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, be illegal.

In a statement released on January 30, 2025, the police clarified that such claims were completely baseless and misleading, claiming that they were aimed at undermining the legitimacy of IGP Egbetokun’s appointment.

Strength’s PR official, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, emphasized that Egbetokun’s appointment is fully legal and corresponds to the provisions of the amended Police Act 2020.

Sowore was arrested and arrested on Monday at the Intelligence Response Team Detection Facility in Abuja for the illegality of the Office claim, which he stated in December 2024.

He was Arranged On Wednesday.

However, he was bail In the sum of N10 million with a security in the same sum, on Thursday.

According to the force, his appointment was ratified by the Police Council and was confirmed by the Presidency, which ensures that his term of office runs from October 31, 2023, to October 31, 2027, is both legally binding and duly recognized.

In the statement, the police force, “IGP Egbetokun’s appointment is properly based on law, especially part III, section 7 (6) of the police power, 2020 (who changed), which says that” the person appointed to the office of the police inspector shall have his / her access four years. ‘

The statement further described the amendments to the Police Act, which has strengthened the role of the general police inspector’s general, which ensures stability and continuity in leadership.

This, according to the police, allows IGP to implement long -term strategies for national security without fear of sudden dismissal.

“The amendment aims to provide stability and continuity in the management of the Nigeria Police Force, which allows IGP to implement long -term plans and policies without fear of sudden dismissal,” reads the statement.

In addition, the Nigeria Police Force rejected Sowore’s accusations as an attempt to so disagree and erode public confidence in the leadership of strength.

The police warned that such malfunction could jeopardize national security and undermine public confidence in law enforcement authority.

After completing the statement, the strength demanded a focus on constructive and objective discussions that contribute to national security and security and warn that the spread of disinformation could seriously jeopardize the collective efforts to ensure peace and order across the country.

The Nigeria Police also urged all citizens to refrain from defending stories that could mislead the public and jeopardize the nation’s security framework.

“We urge all citizens to focus on objective discussions that promote our shared mission to protect life and property, rather than indulge in disinformation that can undermine the significant progress we continue to make to maintain public security,” Pro said.