The Nigerian Police Force has refuted Saraki’s allegations by Senate President Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki that the IG of Police, Ibrahim was plotting to frame him for the bank robbery in Offa, Kwara State.
The force in a statement by its spokesman, Jimoh Moshood, expressed shock over the allegation, describing it as “a ruse and an attempt to divert police investigation into the killings of more than 11 innocent people from Kwara and other states of the federation in the recent past by the killer squad who operates under the guise of a cult group.”
The force said it would not condone interference in its investigation, adding that “any person or group who tries to interfere in the investigation process by action or utterances is committing an offence.”
“The Force therefore wishes to categorically state that, there is no iota of truth in the allegation and false assertion by the Senate President of plot against him by the IGP to implicate the Kwara State Government and the Senate President in any criminal matter,” the police added.
Moshood explained that the six suspects that were paraded for alleged involvement in the bank robbery confessed to the crime and were transferred to the Force headquarters for further investigations.
“He said the IG had no vested interest in the ongoing investigation into the several murders committed by the killer gang, other than ensuring that justice prevails in the matter.
“Nobody, no matter how highly placed would be allowed to interfere or obstruct police investigation to pervert the course of justice,” Moshood said.
The spokesman said the statement credited to the Senate President could discourage victims and families of those killed in the robbery from giving evidence against the suspects.
“The Force will leave no stone unturned and will do everything within the ambit of the law to ensure justice in this matter, no matter whose ox is gored,” the police insisted.
Saraki and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, had penultimate Monday met with Buhari where they reported the police boss to the President over his alleged disdain for the legislature.
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