The Nigeria police has reacted to
its order to arrest Kassim Aregbua, spokesman to former military president,
Ibrahim Babangida over anti- Buhari statement.
The Force spokesman, Jimoh
Moshood, speaking with Channels Tv said Aregbua has been accused of defamation
of character, causing disorder through his statement which raised eyebrows in
the country.
Recall that Babangida’s
spokesman, Kassim Afegbua, in a statement issued on Sunday on behalf of
Babangida quoted him as saying that President Muhammadu Buhari should not seek
re-election in 2019.
But another statement allegedly
issued by the former Military President called on Nigerians to disregard the
earlier statement by Afegbua.
Moshood has now explained that
Aregbua’s invitation by police does not mean conviction of any crime until
investigations are concluded.
He said, ” Yes the IGP has
ordered his arrest for making false injurious statement, defamation of
character and an act to bring down peace in the country.
“We have not reached a
conclusion, we launched investigation into the matter that is why we have
invited him to the police headquarters.
“Every Nigerian, no matter how
highly or lowly placed are entitled to their opinion.
“The fact remains that it is only
personalities in public offices that have immunity not to be declared wanted by
the police.
“Being wanted does not convict
you of the crimes or taint image. We have the responsibility to protect law and
order in the country.
On whether police spoke to
Babangida on the statements released, Moshood declined making comments in the
regard.
“The information is not meant for
the public. We have reason to investigate because we have received
controversial statement although no complaints by the government,” Moshood
added.
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