POLICE DENY ARREST OF PUBLIC COMPLAINTS & ANTI-CORRUPTION CHAIRMAN MUHUYI MAGAJI

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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has denied reports circulating in certain media outlets alleging the arrest of the Chairman of the Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, Mr. Muhuyi Magaji, regarding petitions filed against him.

In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, clarified the situation.

He stated, “The NPF has taken note of recent claims made by Mr. Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado, the Chairman of the Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, regarding his alleged arrest by police authorities.

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

“On Friday, January 17, 2025, the Inspector-General of Police Monitoring Unit received a petition against Mr. Muhuyi. In line with standard investigative protocols, he was invited to engage with police officials as part of due process in addressing the matter.

“Given his position as a public servant and a respected figure in society, it is expected of Mr. Muhuyi to cooperate with the police to ensure a thorough investigation, rather than seeking to generate media attention.”

The police spokesperson emphasized that claims of Mr. Magaji’s arrest are both unfounded and misleading. He urged the media and the public to refrain from spreading misinformation that could create unnecessary panic or confusion.

“The Force remains committed to upholding the rule of law and following due process in all investigations,” ACP Adejobi added.

The statement underscores the importance of factual reporting and the cooperation of public officials in investigative processes.