The Kaduna State Police Command has faulted the claim made by the immediate past governor of the state, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, that his former commissioner, Jafaru Sani, was abducted by a “kidnapping gang” allegedly operated by the police.
El-Rufai had alleged that Jafaru was remanded in prison custody by a magistrate without any police first information report or charges by the State Ministry of Justice.
However, the police command maintained that its actions were guided by the law and due process.
The command, in a statement by its Public Relations Officer, Mansir Hassan, in Kaduna on Friday, described the allegations as frivolous and malicious.
“There is no kidnapping gang within the Nigerian Police Force. The Nigerian Police as an institution is created by the 1999 Constitution, and our statutes mandate us to maintain law and order,” he said.
Hassan emphasised that the police had the constitutional right to arrest and investigate individuals suspected of committing an offence.
The police command urged the public, especially individuals who have held positions of authority, to exercise caution and desist from making frivolous and malicious allegations against any security agency.
“We urge individuals to always verify allegations before making any public statements. Making unverified allegations against security agencies not only misleads the public but also has the potential to undermine law enforcement agencies,” he added.
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