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Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a warning to Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, urging him to refrain from making “unsubstantiated claims” against the police.
Egbetokun criticized the governor for allegedly threatening to incite violence and unrest over the upcoming local government elections, stating that such behavior is unacceptable.
This caution follows Governor Fubara’s remarks, where he indicated that Egbetokun would be held responsible if law and order broke down in Rivers State.
The incident escalated after the governor intervened in a situation at the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) office on Friday morning. Fubara reportedly blocked what he described as an attempt by police officers to remove materials meant for the local elections.
According to DAILY POST, the development comes amid ongoing political tension in the state ahead of Saturday’s scheduled local government elections.
In a statement issued by Nigeria Police Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Egbetokun expressed shock at Governor Fubara’s actions at the RSIEC office.
Part of the statement read: “The Nigeria Police Force is concerned by the recent statements from Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, which include several baseless accusations against the Office of the Inspector-General of Police and the entire Nigeria Police Force. It is crucial to clarify these issues.”
The statement continued, “The Nigeria Police Force strongly objects to the governor’s unwarranted outbursts and the serious allegations he has wrongly made against the Inspector-General of Police. We urge all political actors to exercise caution and maintain decorum in pursuing their political ambitions.”
