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The Nigerian Police Force says it is not aware of any Court order on reinstatement of dismissed police officer under the current administration of Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba saying the Inspector General of Police would never disregard any ruling of the court.
A statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer,CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said ” the case in point concerns an officer who was dismissed as far back as1992,a few years after the current IGP joined the Nigerian Police Force,based on available facts gleaned from the reports. The most recent judgement on the matter was given in 2011 which should ordinarily not fall under the direct purview of the current administration of the Force. Thus, the news is strange and astonishing.
“The IGP has however directed the Commissioner of Police in charge of the Force Legal Unit to investigate the allegation in a bid to ascertain the position of the court and profer informed legal advice for the IGP’s prompt and necessary action.
“The Inspector-General of Police reiterates his commitment to upholding the rule ” law and synergizing with the judiciary to ensure quick dispensation of justice for an improved criminal justice system.
