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Misleading And Absolutely Untrue.
The attention of
the Nigeria Police Force has been drawn to online publication of Sahara
reporters of 4th August, 2016 captioned “How Acting IGP Almost Caused Bloodbath At Central Bank Of Nigeria Headquarter”.
This story
in its content and character was absolutely misleading and untrue in all its
ramifications. Indeed a misrepresentation of facts.
There
was no such scenario as described by Sahara Reporters New York. Certainly it was a creation and figment of
the reporter whose motive can only be described as yellow journalism designed
to discredit a public officer of proven records locally and internationally.
The IGP Ibrahim K. Idris’s official visit
to the Governor of Central bank with full complement of the police management
team was a scheduled courtesy call that was planned and coordinated by the two
organizations.
It
is unimaginable that the Policemen who manned the gate at the Central Bank and
the IGP’s convoy will have any cause to disagree over access control when there
was a mutual understanding and communications on the arrival and the departure
of the IGP and his entourage. It is important to note that IGP’s entourage
included Press men from the electronic and print media.
The
Central Bank is a critical stakeholder in the overall security architecture of
Nigeria. Against the background of CBN’s role in crime management and control;
the IGP’s visit will be fully appreciated and understood.
It
is significant that stakeholders engage and chart roadmap for peace and
security in Nigeria. The IGP will continue to engage and partner relevant
stakeholders in ensuring that Nigeria attains the desired peace and security
that will guarantee growth and development.
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