…Orders detailed investigations of the incident
BY EVELYN DADU, ABUJA – The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba, on Monday described the violation of the sanctity of the residence of one of the Justices of the Supreme Court, Justice Mary Peter Odili as unfortunate and unacceptable.
IGP Baba therefore ordered detailed investigations into last Friday’s invasion of the Abuja residence of Justice Odili, stressing that perpetrators would be made to face the wrath of the law.
Armed security personnel believed to be a joint team working with the Federal Ministry of Justice, on Friday, October 29, 2021 invaded the residence of Justice Odili in commando manner.
A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CP Frank Mba, quoted IGP Baba as saying that the leadership of the Force is not aware and did not at any time order Police operatives to carry out such assignment.
Consequently, the IGP has directed the Force Intelligence Bureau (FIB) to conduct a discrete investigation into the incident and assured of the commitment of the Force to the safety and security of the members of the Judiciary and Nigerians in general.
Baba called for calm, promising that the Force will do all within its powers to unravel the perpetrators and motives behind the breach with a view to bringing all indicted persons to book.
Meanwhile, the IGP has directed the Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to strengthen security around the street and residence of Her Lordship, Justice Mary Odili JSC to ensure her safety and also to prevent a reoccurrence of the unfortunate incident.
The IGP assured that the details of Police investigations would be made public on conclusion of investigations.
