Ilorin Arrests: Why are the Police Misleading the People and Playing Politics?
by Kwara State Caucus in the House of Representatives


1. We, Honourable members of the Kwara State Caucus in the House of Representatives are gravely concerned about the revelation made by the Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, CON, at the Senate Plenary yesterday in which he disclosed the plot by the Inspector General of Police to falsely implicate him.

2. We have also reviewed the response from the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris, where he tried to present it as a normal routine for police to move suspects arrested from a State Command to the Police Headquarters in Abuja and further said the statement by the Senate President could obstruct investigation.

3. As key stakeholders in Kwara State who are also familiar with the developments in our constituencies, it is necessary for us to let Nigerians know our view on the matter. It seems to us that the IGP is standing facts on the head. We hereby state the facts of the matter and we invite everyone to independently verify them.

4. We are aware that the suspects listed by the IGP, all of whom are now in Abuja, were arrested on 5 May 2018 for the offences of criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide. After the completion of investigations, the police addressed a press conference on 10 May 2018. During the press conference, the police emphasized the fact that it was ready to arraign the suspects in court. The suspects were formally arraigned on 15 May 2018. Due to the absence of the prosecutor, the court directed the Police to bring them back to court the following day.

5. On 16 May 2018, rather than bring the suspects to court, the police decided to take them to Abuja without any reference to the court. What is logically deductible from the narrative above is that there is no on-going investigation by the police on the case involving the suspects. Therefore, the claim by the IGP that the statement by the Senate President could jeopardize investigation is totally false.

6. The critical question to be asked is why would the IGP suddenly order suspects who were set to be arraigned in court to be taken to Abuja without deferrence to the court that is seized of the case? Does that not portend an ulterior and sinister motive? It is most curious that the IGP would be so suddenly interested in an investigation that he was prepared to truncate on-going criminal proceedings.

7. We believe the facts of this case as stated above show that the Senate President was right to be concerned about the sudden turn of events, given the information he received from the State Governor who is the State chief security officer.


8. Let us also put it on record that Kwara State under Dr. Saraki's tenure as Governor enacted a strong anti-cultism law under which so many accused persons had been jailed by past and present governments in the State.

9. We agree that the IGP is free to conduct investigations and diligently pursue the prosecution of offenders. We believe those who have committed crimes must be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

10. However, the Police should not engage in improper conduct with the aim of falsely incriminating innocent people. We are not unmindful of the recent rift between the Senate and the IGP. Any attempt by the Police to falsely incriminate the Senate President in order to settle scores will be reprehensible conduct which would be resisted by all legal and lawful means.


11. The Inspector General of Police should stop playing politics with law enforcement work. He needs to work with all stakeholders to succeed and therefore should stop encouraging the "We" versus "Them" campaign now going on across the country about police duties and activities.

Signed

Hon. Razak Atunwa
On behalf of the Kwara State Caucus in the House of Representatives

Season 1 Episode 2.
This series suppose dey interesting pass Dino own

Who doesn't know you the politicians are the God fathers and sponsors of cultists? Saraki has started a fight he can't fight because the police has all his dirty secrets. They know the number of thugs/cultists he controls and their names.

Arewa has a deal with Yoruba sealed. They have bigger problems in Biafra. Kwara Saraki, Kogi Bello might become causualties. Arewa is letting go of kwara. After all, Arewa call Ilorin Banza Bakwai. Who is a Banza? Bastard, omo ale.

let go there... following...

6. The critical question to be asked is why would the IGP suddenly order suspects who were set to be arraigned in court to be taken to Abuja without deferrence to the court that is seized of the case? Does that not portend an ulterior and sinister motive? It is most curious that the IGP would be so suddenly interested in an investigation that he was prepared to truncate on-going criminal proceedings.





There was a certain man whose case was in court but the federal government still had to go in full force and assassinate him. Saraki and co didn't talk. this is a case of karma going round. Whatever goes round comes around. Tyranny knows few friends.


At first they came for the.... complete the quote I no get strength.