A legal practitioner, Mr Taidi Jonathan, has called on President
Muhammadu Buhari to set up a panel to investigate allegations of
corruption against the Police High Command.
Jonathan, a former Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association in Minna,
gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on
Sunday.
“This is a novel scenario and I will advise the Federal
Government to first of all set up an independent body to
investigate the allegations against the police.
“It is only when the police are not found wanting that they will
have the moral right to investigate Sen. Isah Misau. In law, you
cannot be a judge in your own case.
“The ongoing altercation between Sen. Misau, a former Police
Officer and the Inspector General of Police, calls for caution in
view of the sensitive nature of the allegations and counter
allegations,’’ Jonathan said.
He said that the IGP, as the chief law enforcement officer of
Nigeria, should not have descended into the arena with the
allegations made by the senator.
He also said Misau should be investigated, especially the
circumstances of his resignation from the police force.
Jonathan said that when ascertained to be untrue, then the
police authorities could subject the senator to interrogation on
any allegations against him.
The lawyer advised the police and the Senate to exercise caution
in handling of allegations in public domain.
He said that thorough investigation by an independent body would
add value to the ongoing fight against corruption in the
country.
He urged Nigerians to expose corrupt public officers who
embezzled public funds as part of their support to the present
administration’s fight against corruption.
Misau had accused the police high command of collecting bribe
through its formations nationwide estimated at N10 billion
monthly.
The police spokesman, CSP Jimoh Moshood, had earlier in his
reaction, said there was no element of truth in Misau’s claims.
He also said that Idris had already set up a panel to
investigate Misau’s claims. (NAN)
A legal practitioner, Mr Taidi Jonathan, has called on President
Muhammadu Buhari to set up a panel to investigate allegations of
corruption against the Police High Command.
Jonathan, a former Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association in Minna,
gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on
Sunday.
“This is a novel scenario and I will advise the Federal
Government to first of all set up an independent body to
investigate the allegations against the police.
“It is only when the police are not found wanting that they will
have the moral right to investigate Sen. Isah Misau. In law, you
cannot be a judge in your own case.
“The ongoing altercation between Sen. Misau, a former Police
Officer and the Inspector General of Police, calls for caution in
view of the sensitive nature of the allegations and counter
allegations,’’ Jonathan said.
He said that the IGP, as the chief law enforcement officer of
Nigeria, should not have descended into the arena with the
allegations made by the senator.
He also said Misau should be investigated, especially the
circumstances of his resignation from the police force.
Jonathan said that when ascertained to be untrue, then the
police authorities could subject the senator to interrogation on
any allegations against him.
The lawyer advised the police and the Senate to exercise caution
in handling of allegations in public domain.
He said that thorough investigation by an independent body would
add value to the ongoing fight against corruption in the
country.
He urged Nigerians to expose corrupt public officers who
embezzled public funds as part of their support to the present
administration’s fight against corruption.
Misau had accused the police high command of collecting bribe
through its formations nationwide estimated at N10 billion
monthly.
The police spokesman, CSP Jimoh Moshood, had earlier in his
reaction, said there was no element of truth in Misau’s claims.
He also said that Idris had already set up a panel to
investigate Misau’s claims. (NAN)
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