The Force is categorically stating that One Samuel
Ogundipe is being investigated and prosecuted for the offences of “theft and
unlawful possession of restricted and classified documents” inimical to
State/National Security that can jeopardize peace, breakdown of law and order capable
of precipitating crisis in the Country.
Mr. Samuel Ogundipe is also being
investigated and prosecuted under other offences which violate Official Secret Act,
Cyber Crime Act, and the Penal Code Law for which he has volunteered statements
and is standing trial.
It is factual to state that Mr. Samuel
Ogundipe was arrested on the 14th of August, 2018 and on completion
of Preliminary Investigation, he was arraigned in a court of competent
jurisdiction in the FCT in less than Twenty Four (24) Hours of his arrest. He
was remanded to Police custody and the case was adjourned to Monday, 20th
August, 2018.
The Nigeria Police Force as a law abiding
organization will continue to ensure that the Rule of Law and its supremacy which
are essentials of democracy prevails at all times.
However, individual(s) or group(s) who
violates the law must be brought to justice, the Force will also ensure that
all Nigerians irrespective of profession, practice or carrier are subject to
the same Law, and therefore wishes to impress it on the Media to encourage
prosecution of all offenders upon whom a prima facie case has been established.
Every concerned group(s) or interested person(s) should be aware that the
matter is in court and the due process of law is being followed.
The Nigeria Police Force and the media are veritable
partners in ensuring peace, law and order in the country, but the Force will
not compromise or allow an offender to go scot free or pervert the end of
justice.
The Force is hereby assuring all law abiding
Nigerians, respected media practitioners and other members of the public of a guaranteed
freedom of expression and other rights as enshrined in the 1999 Constitution as
amended, and will continue to hold in high esteem with utmost respect, the views
of prominent and notable media unions, practitioners associations and other stakeholders.
However, the Force is constrained by the Law to allow justice to take its course
and rule of law to prevail in this case.
Consequently, members of the public are implored
to disregard every sentiment being peddled to cast aspersions on the
investigation and the ongoing prosecution of the offender in court.
Ag. DCP JIMOH MOSHOOD
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS
OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS
ABUJA
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