The Kaduna Police Command has debunked claims by the former governor, Nasir El-Rufai, that former commissioner, Jafaru Sani, was allegedly kidnapped by police.
The Police said that if there is a report against the former commissioner, security operatives have the constitutional right to arrest and investigate him and not kidnap him while warning El-Rufai to desist from making frivolous allegations of abduction.
Police spokesman, Mansir Hassan, in a statement, said Jafaru was remanded in prison custody by a magistrate without police involvement.
“The Nigerian Police, as an institution, is created by the 1999 Constitution. The statutes mandate the Police to maintain law and order in the discharge of this constitutional duty, the police have the legal, legitimate, and constitutional right to arrest and
investigate whoever is alleged or suspected to have committed an offence,” Hassan said.
He explained that “individuals, corporate organisations and government, etc, Have the right to lodge a formal complaint to police and the police have mandate to investigate such allegations and when it’s believed that an offence has been committed such matter be prosecuted or referred to court.”
Hassan urged the members of the public, especially individuals who have held positions of authority, to exercise caution and desist from frivolous and malicious allegations against any security agency.
“We urge individuals to always verify allegations before making any public statements. Making unverified allegations against security agencies not only mislead the public but also has the potential of undermining the law enforcement agencies,” he said.
“Citizens are encouraged to seek legal redress if they feel aggrieved, rather than resort to inflammatory comments that will heat up the polity.”
