The Inspector General of Police,
Ibrahim K. Idris, NPM, mni in response to the statement credited to the INEC
chairman, Prof. Yakubu Mahmud to the effect that there were seventy incidents
that tended to derail the 10th December, 2016 re-run elections in Rivers State
has set up a team of detectives and experts to conduct a thorough investigation
into the incidents mentioned by the INEC chairman with a view to unravelling
those who directly or indirectly are responsible for such incidences and bring
them to justice.
The investigative team is also mandated to conduct
forensic analysis on the audio report released by Sahara Reporters purportedly
to be the voice of the Executive Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Chief
(Barr.) Nyesom Wike (CON) pertaining to the concluded elections.
The Government of Rivers State and INEC are
enjoined to avail the investigative team with facts at their disposal and grant
them the desired cooperation and assistance to achieve a comprehensive and
conclusive investigation. The election observers, civil society groups,
Human Rights watchers and other stakeholders are equally called upon to assist
the team with valuable information they may have.
The Nigeria Police Force is committed to
enthroning the principles of democratic policing and ensures that the IGPs
master plan on election security takes hold in Nigeria in accordance with
international best practices and core value of Policing with integrity.
The investigative team is headed by a Deputy
Commissioner of Police who has vast experience in investigation. The team has
30 days to complete the investigation and submit report. The findings will be
made public.
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