Force hqrts faults Sahara Reporters’ claim IGP Adamu offered N2b bribe for service extension

The Police High Command has described as ‘untrue, unfounded, defamatory and libellous’, the publication by online news medium, Sahara Reporters, dated February 07, 2021, which alleged that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, bribed his way to have his tenure extended by President Muhammad Buhari.

The Sahara Report has claimed that IGP Adamu NPM, mni paid over N2 billion for the tenure extension.
In a statement issued by Force Public Relations Officer, Commissioner of Police Frank MBA, he siad that “The Force wishes to state categorically that the extension of service of the IGP was strictly the prerogative of the President and was never paid for as maliciously reported in the publication.

“The insinuations also by Sahara Reporters that the IGP did not ‘celebrate’ his extension smacks of ignorance and a pathetic misplacement of priority. The extension does not call for merry-making or celebration but a time for more work, rededication to duty and selfless service to the nation.

“The IGP, while assuring the nation of an unwavering commitment by the Force under his leadership, to improved service delivery, safety and security of the citizenry, enjoins members of the public to disregard and discountenance the publication by Sahara Reporters as evidently untrue and unfounded.
“The IGP is undistracted and the Force remains motivated and committed to delivering on its mandate, especially the task of neutralizing current and emerging internal security threats.”

CP Mba, in the statement, said that IGP Adamu has directed his legal team to commence legal actions against the online publishers.