The Lagos State Police Command has revealed the rationale behind the temporary suspension of the several rape accusations against well-known preacher Chris Okafor.
According to reports, Olohundare Jimoh, the Commissioner of Police, had already directed an inquiry into the accusations made against Okafor.
He ordered the troubled clergyman to report to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Panti and subsequently revealed that the case had been forwarded to Sylvester Alabi, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2, for additional action.
However, the command’s spokesman, Abimbola Adebisi, gave an update on the situation and stated that the investigation was stopped because the police-invited complainants did not show up.
Additionally, she stated that while the Zone 2 Command was managing the case under the direction of Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, the command could not conduct a concurrent investigation.
“There has not been further investigation from the command,” she said.
He was invited, but I’m not sure if you know that. We found out that he had comparable requests, which are still being looked into, when they came around. So we were told to stop by the CP. We will reopen ours once theirs in Zone 2 is finished.
Additionally, none of the complainants we have been contacting have shown up. As of right now, we are not moving forward. We’re not pressuring the complainants any more. All we do is wait. After Zone 2 is finished, we’ll wait to see what happens. And the next course of action will be known to us. On his own initiative, he was freed to go to Zone 2 for additional inquiry.
Defence Minister Musa: Nigerian Government Won’t Negotiate Ransom with Kidnappers
General Christopher Musa, the minister of defense, has reiterated that the federal government does not negotiate with terrorist organizations or kidnappers or pay ransom to them.
In an interview with BBC Hausa, Musa clarified that reliable intelligence and prompt action are key factors in the military’s rescue efforts.
He claims that paying ransom to criminal organizations just makes the issue worse.
“The government doesn’t pay ransom to save people from terrorists.” The people who make these payments are individuals. The military always intervenes when a kidnapping occurs.
“I oppose paying ransom because once kidnappers and terrorists realize money is guaranteed, more people will be drawn into such crimes,” he stated.
He emphasized that the government does not pay ransom to ensure the release of kidnapped people, pointing out that private individuals typically make such payments.
Musa went on to say that the military reacts quickly to kidnapping events.
“In many instances, our forces enter the place after we determine its position. He claimed that the abductors frequently escape into the bush, leaving their victims behind, who subsequently recover.
The defense minister addressed worries about terrorists’ ongoing activities by explaining that Nigeria’s large geography makes it easy for criminal organizations to shift anytime security forces step up operations in a particular area.
This nation is quite big. He said, “Terrorists just relocate when troops crack down on one area.
In order to prevent terrorists from entering the nation, Musa also stressed the significance of bolstering border security, which includes building barriers.
He stated that in order to guarantee appropriate documents, the government is dedicated to keeping an eye on those arriving from nearby countries.
He claimed that border walls will aid in preventing the smuggling of illicit goods and stop criminals from entering the nation to launch attacks and flee.