- Safiu Kehinde
The Nigerian Police Force have denied the arrest of the Chairman of Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, Muhuyi Rumin Gado.
As against claims of his arrest, the Force in a statement issued on Monday by its spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, was only invited pertaining a petition against him.
Adejobi explained that Inspector-General of Police Monitoring Unit received a petition against Mr. Muhuyi.
In accordance with standard investigative protocols, he was invited to engage with police officials as part of due process in addressing the matter.
The Police spokesperson urged members of the public to dismiss claims of Muhuyi’s arrest which he labeled as unfounded and misleading.
The statement read in part; “The Nigeria Police Force has taken note of recent claims made by Mr. Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado, the Chairman of the Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, regarding his alleged arrest by police authorities. We wish to clarify that Mr. Magaji was not arrested; instead, he was invited by the Force pertaining to a petition received against him.
“On Friday, January 17, 2025, the Inspector-General of Police Monitoring Unit received a petition against Mr. Muhuyi. In accordance with standard investigative protocols, he was invited to engage with police officials as part of due process in addressing the matter. Given his role as a public servant and a respected individual within society, it is expected of Mr Muhuyi to cooperate with the police to ensure a proper investigation is carried out, rather than seeking to create media attention.
“Any assertions indicating that Mr. Magaji was arrested are unfounded and misleading. We urge the media and general public to avoid disseminating misinformation that may cause unnecessary alarm or confusion. The Force remains committed to upholding the rule of law and following due process in all investigations.”
NPO Reports that Muhuyi was allegedly arrested in connection to his probe into some properties belonging to a prominent member of the All Progressive Congress (APC).