IGP probes siege at Dakolo’s residence, re-assigns petition to DIG

Chidi Samuel|

The Inspector-general of police, Mohammed Adamu, on Monday, ordered a probe into the siege laid to the Lagos residence of Timi Dakolo, Nigerian singer by police officers on Saturday.

It will be recalled that operatives said to be from the IGP’s office laid siege on Dakolo’s residence over the weekend “to deliver a letter inviting him and Busola, his wife, over the rape allegations” she levelled against the founding pastor of Commonwealth of God Assembly (COZA), Bioudun Fatoyinbo.

The siege was condemned by across section of the public, including First Lady, Aisha Buhari.

But in a statement on Monday, Frank Mba, police spokesman, said the IGP ordered a “rigorous and discreet scrutiny” into the police operation “to ascertain its conformity with Police Standard Operating Procedure and International Best Practices.”

Mba further revealed that the IGP has equally re-assigned the investigation into the rape allegation to Michael Ogbizi, deputy inspector-general of police (DIG) in charge of the force criminal investigation department (FCID).

Mba said, “The DIG is also expected to take over the investigation of the complaint made by Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo against the Dakolos in addition to providing a personal supervision to all facets of the investigation to ensure justice and fair-hearing to all the parties, with each case being treated purely on its merit.”

“While enjoining the general public and the parties involved in the cases to remain calm and patient, the IGP assures of unalloyed Police professionalism in the matter.”