Police Grill Actress Tonko Dikeh Over Alleged Defamation, Cyberbullying

Popular Nollywood Actress, Tonto Dikeh has been questioned by the operatives of the Nigeria Police in connection with an ongoing investigation into criminal defamation, cyberbullying, and forgery, among other charges where her name featured.

Dikeh’s invitation was issued by the Inspector-General of Police Monitoring Unit, directing her to appear at the Police Headquarters in Abuja to respond to some allegations made against her in a petition.

The invitation letter signed by the Head, IGP Monitoring Unit, A.A. Elleman, said the actress-turned-politician’s name prominently appeared in the investigation being conducted by the unit.

The letter, dated August 5, read, “This office is investigating a case of criminal defamation, forgery, falsehood, cyberbullying, and criminal conversion reported to the Inspector-General of Police, in which your name and others feature prominently.

“In view of the above, you are kindly requested to attend an interview with the undersigned through SP Aminu Abdullahi Sokoto on 7th August 2024 at 10:00hrs to shed more light on the allegations.

“Your usual cooperation in this regard would be highly appreciated.”

“In view of the above, you are kindly requested to attend an interview with the undersigned through SP Aminu Abdullahi Sokoto on 7th August 2024 at 10:00hrs to shed more light on the allegations.”

When contacted on Friday, the Force spokesperson, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, confirmed that Dikeh was invited by the police following a petition against her.

Adejobi added that she had been released while the investigation continues.

Adejobi said, “She was only invited to respond to a petition filed against her, and she has since left the unit, while the investigation continues.”