This was even as the CP ordered that
a panel be set up to investigate allegations of bribery and sexual molestation
raised by a complainant, Blessing Taiwo and her sister, Florence.
It will be recalled that Blessing,
was arrested over a theft of $50,000 (about N18 million) and detained at
Anti-Kidnapping and Anti-Cultism Unit. It was alleged that the policemen
attached to the Unit, demanded N70, 000 before they would grant her bail. It
was also alleged that some of the policemen sexually molested Blessing’s sister
Florence.
Edgal also instructed that the case
of $50,000 theft, instigated against Blessing by Mrs Abiola Osagie, be moved
back to Ikoyi Police Station, where an excellent investigation was already
ongoing before the matter was hastily transferred to the State Criminal
Investigations Department (SCID), Panti. Edgal said it was absolutely wrong for
a case of theft, no matter the amount involved, to be transferred to
Anti-Kidnapping and Cultism Squad.
In statement made available to our
correspondent, the Command Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Olarinde
Famous-Cole, said that the panel would be headed by Disu. The panel would also
include civil right organization member and journalists.
Famous-Cole said: “The panel, which
had a long deliberation at the CP's office, with all parties present, including
the former O/C Anti-Kidnapping, Akinade Adejobi, agreed that the case of
stealing involving Blessing Taiwo be moved back to Ikoyi Police Station to
carry out diligent investigation, and to ensure the suspects are prosecuted. The
CP said that the allegation of collection of bribe and sexual molestation,
would also be thoroughly investigated and findings were expected to be reported
to his office within one week.”
Edgal threatened that any officer or
persons indicted in either investigation would face the full wrath of the law.
Edgal gave Disu and the Divisional
Police Officer (DPO), in charge of Ikoyi Police Station, a week to make their
findings public.
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