Police Deny Arresting Public Complaints Chairman

The Nigeria Police Force denied arresting Mr Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado, chairman of the Public Complaints and Anti-corruption Commission.

Reacting to Gado’s allegations that the police authorities arrested him, Force PRO ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said the Force invited him regarding a petition received against him.

He further said any assertions indicating that Mr. Gado was arrested are unfounded and misleading.

According to him, “The police have noted recent claims made by Mr Gado, the chairman of the Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, regarding his alleged arrest by police authorities.

“We wish to clarify that Mr Gado was not arrested; instead, he was invited by the Force about a petition received against him.

“On Friday, January 17, 2025, the Inspector-General of Police Monitoring Unit received a petition against Mr. Muhuyi. By 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, Mr Gado is expected to cooperate with the police to ensure a proper investigation rather than seek 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.”