The Nigeria police have dismissed allegations linking Kayode Egbetokun, Inspector-General of Police (IGP), to a land dispute involving Bilikisu Ishaqu Aliyu and the Yesufu family.
In a statement released on Monday by Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force public relations officer, the police described the claims as baseless and an attempt to misrepresent the Force as an irresponsible and meddlesome institution.
The statement referenced a publication by the African Independent Television (AIT) on July 10, 2024, titled ‘Yesufu Family Seeks Justice As Police Authorities Fail to Investigate Bilikisu Ishaqu,’ accusing it of distorting facts and misleading the public.
Addressing the controversy, the police clarified that civil disputes, such as land disagreements, fall outside the purview of the IGP, whose primary duty is to maintain law and order.
According to BusinessDay, the statement said: “The police only intervene in disputes when clear criminal elements are involved.”
