Hold IG Ringim responsible, says Falana
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Lagos lawyer Femi Falana has threatened to take Inspector General of Police Hafiz Ringim before the International Court of Justice for prosecution, for aiding and abeting crimes against humanity.

He said the IGP should be punished for the escape of the Boko Haram suspect.

In a statement last night, he said:

[size=14pt]“A fortnight ago, President Goodluck Jonathan disclosed that the federal government had been inflitrated by the dreaded Boko Haram sect. Even though the statement was borne out of frustration the government should be blamed for rejecting the genuine calls for the removal of incompetent security chiefs.

“It was particularly embarrassing that Mr Hafiz Ringim was retained as the Inspector-General of Police after hosting a co-founder of the dangerous Boko Haram sect last year. [/size]

“When asked to justify the meeting which was held at the police headquarters, the police chief claimed that he handed over the prime suspect to an unnamed security agency! In an interview aired on AIT later, the wanted suspect claimed that he alerted the IGP, in advance, of the bombing of the police headquarters.

[size=14pt]“Last Saturday, the police arrested the serial murderer who bombed St Theresa’s Catholic Church, in Madalla, Niger State. He was reported to have made useful statements to the police on the masterminds of the sect. In a bid to prevent him from exposing the sponsors of terrorism, he was allowed to escape yesterday in questionable circumstances. Whereas he was arrested by two lorry loads of mobile policemen on Saturday, only three policemen were detailed to accompany him yesterday to his house for a belated search. After the escape of the suspect, Mr Ringim attempted to divert the attention of the government and Nigerians by threatening to charge unarmed protesters with treason![/size]

“I am compelled to call on President Goodluck Jonathan to remove IGP Ringim without any further delay. The country needs a new IGP who will be ready to partner with the management of the state security service to combat the menace of terrorism.

“However, if Mr Ringim is not punished for the gross negligence which led to the release of two chieftains of the nihilist organization, I will not hesitate to request the special prosecutor of the international court to investigate and prosecute him for aiding and abeting crimes against humanity.”