CP Ahmed Ammani described the allegations made by Okanya as baseless and misleading. He particularly debunked the claim that he had “banged phone call” on Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi. The commissioner has urged the public to ignore the claims made by the publisher, as there is no truth to them. He wondered about the source of Okanya’s impetus to publish and circulate such unfounded information on social media.
In response, the commissioner has instructed the state CID to immediately commence a discreet investigation that would lead to the arrest and prosecution of the publisher and his accomplices. The commissioner stated that it is not in the character of the command to take attention-seeking individuals like the publisher seriously. He noted that their stock in trade is to create and peddle mendacious information of this nature on social media.
The commissioner has, however, made it categorically clear that the content and context of the publication, in this critical moment of the general elections, is one joke taken too far. He has cautioned political actors and their supporters to maintain peace and avoid making provocative utterances that could heat up the polity.
According to the commissioner, the command will not allow anybody to truncate the immutable quest of the police, working with other security agencies and peace-loving citizens, to achieve a more peaceful and credible gubernatorial and state house of assembly elections come March 18. He has stated that the police would not stand idly by and watch any person or group of persons act in the contrary.
The move by the commissioner has received widespread support from the people of Enugu State. They have commended the police for their swift response to the allegations made by Okanya. The people have also expressed their belief in the ability of the police to investigate and bring to justice all those found culpable in spreading falsehood against the authorities in the state.
The people of Enugu State have, however, called on the police to carry out their investigations in a fair and transparent manner. They have urged the police to ensure that the rights of all those involved are protected, and that justice is served in accordance with the law. The people have also called on the government to support the police in their efforts to ensure a peaceful and credible election in the state.
Meanwhile, the police have assured the people of Enugu State that they would do everything within their power to ensure that the investigation is conducted in a fair and transparent manner. They have stated that they would not compromise their integrity in the discharge of their duties. The police have also called on the public to support them in their efforts to ensure a peaceful and credible election in the state.