IGP did not purchase tenure extension by N2b – NPF

THE  Nigeria Police Force has debunked the report by an online publication that the tenure extension by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Adamu Mohammed was purchased at N2bn.

The police said contrary to the report, the tenure extension of the IGP was at the discretion of President Buhari and, never influenced monetarily.

After much anticipation and speculation, President Buhari extended the IGP’s tenure by three months.

According to the Minister of Police Affairs, Mohammed Dingyadi, the extension became necessary to give room for the proper selection of Mohammed’s successor.

A statement issued on Monday by the Police high command read:

“The Police High Command has described as untrue, unfounded, defamatory and libellous, the publication dated February 07, 2021, which alleged that the IGP paid over 2 Billion Naira for the tenure extension,” the statement said.

“The Force wishes to state categorically that the extension of service of the IGP was strictly the prerogative of the President and was never paid for as maliciously reported in the publication.

“The insinuations that the IGP did not “celebrate” his extension smacks of ignorance and a pathetic misplacement of priority.

“The extension does not call for merry-making or celebration but a time for more work, rededication to duty and selfless service to the nation.

“The IGP, while assuring the nation of an unwavering commitment by the Force under his leadership, to improved service delivery, safety and security of the citizenry, enjoins members of the public to disregard and discountenance the publication as evidently untrue and unfounded.

“The IGP is undistracted and the Force remains motivated and committed to delivering on its mandate, especially the task of neutralizing current and emerging internal security threats.”

The statement added that the IGP has directed his legal team to commence legal actions against the online news platform.