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The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba has described the invasion of the Abuja residence of Justice Mary Odili as unfortunate.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the residence of Justice Odili was invaded on Friday, 29th October, 2021 and no one has been apprehended for it.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Department of State Service (DSS) and the police have all denied responsibility.
In a statement released by CP Frank Mba, Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, the IGP says steps have been taken to prevent a recurrence of the unfortunate incident.
He also stated that he has ordered a detailed investigations into the ugly incident and that the perpetrators would be made to face the wrath of the law.
The statement reads: “The Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, fdc has ordered detailed investigations into the reported invasion of the Abuja residence of Justice Mary Odili, an incident that occurred on Friday, 29th October, 2021.
“The IGP, who noted that the leadership of the Force is not aware and did not at any time order Police operatives to carry out such assignment, described the reported violation of the sanctity of the residence of the Justice of the Supreme Court as unfortunate and unacceptable.
“Consequently, the IGP has directed the Force Intelligence Bureau (FIB) to conduct a discrete investigation into the incident. He assured the commitment of the Force to the safety and security of the members of the Judiciary and Nigerians in general.
“He further called for calm, promising that the Force will do all within its powers to unravel the perpetrators and motives behind the breach with a view to bringing all indicted persons to book.
“Meanwhile, the IGP has directed the Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to strengthen security around the street and residence of Her Lordship, Justice Mary Odili JSC to ensure her safety and also to prevent a reoccurrence of the unfortunate incident.
“The IGP assured that the details of Police investigations would be made public on conclusion of investigations”.