ALLEGED SOLICITING: CP FCT ORDERS INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGATIONS

By Olayiwola Ibrahim // The FCT Police Command is aware of a video circulating across social media platforms in which a creator, identified as Tumma Gabriel, alleged that, in the course of bringing a matter for investigation at the FCT Police Command Criminal Investigation Department, he was asked to provide the sum of Four Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (N450,000) for mobilisation and petition.

The Command wishes to state clearly that it strongly condemns such acts and does not encourage its officers to solicit or demand any form of remuneration before, during, or after investigations.

Consequently, the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi PhD. FCAI, has ordered a thorough investigation into the allegations, with a view to identifying any officer(s) who may be involved in the alleged act.

Any person found liable will be dealt with in accordance with the provisions of the Police Act and Regulations.

The Command also calls on the complainant to contact the Command through 08180382808, with a view to visiting the Command Headquarters and assisting the investigation by providing relevant information that may aid in identifying the officer(s) involved.