No individual has the constitutional power to “direct” or “harmonise” a criminal case. Only competent legal authorities can do so. Any private person acting as such is usurping state powers.
#AbuseOfProcess#NigeriaPolice
Individuals parading as “justice seekers for Mohbad” are publicly boasting about tracking and attempting to abduct his widow and associates.
• One of them, Yomi Fabiyi, has repeatedly made false claims of a “federal directive” and raised money in the name of the Police.
• Persons already under judicial process have been re-arrested and interrogated on irrelevant, invasive questions a flagrant abuse of the court’s authority.
Good morning @PoliceNG@NPF_NCCC@BenHundeyin another day to remind you that Police still have in custody Ayobami Sadiq Spending in Abuja, and a Young widow with her minor child is being “Tracked” and “Monitored” for abduction! #StopPolicingbyProxy
Sir IGP Kayode Egbetokun,
I address you directly because of urgent concerns about the recent announcements and ongoing exploitation of the general public on TikTok in the Mohbad case.
An individual by the name Yomi Fabi publicly claimed that the federal government has directed the harmonisation of everything concerning Mohbad’s case and its transfer to the FCID in Abuja.
I respectfully wish to state the following:
Even if such a directive exists, the announcement and solicitation of funds by a private citizen on social media is both improper and risks undermining due process.
The case has already gone through a coroner’s inquest, and the relevant investigating authorities have issued recommendations; this means procedural safeguards are already engaged, and internally driven social-media fundraising for police operations may not align with formal procedure.
Furthermore, it has been reported that certain persons connected with the case were allegedly taken by officers purportedly from Abuja — one from inside a courtroom and another from his residence — without any formal invitation or prior notice, despite pending proceedings before the court.
This raises grave concerns about the legality, propriety, and authorisation of such actions.
I therefore call on you, Sir IGP, to publicly confirm:
• Whether any official directive has been issued to transfer the case to FCID Abuja;
• Whether your office authorised or sanctioned any such arrests or removals of persons from Lagos to Abuja while related matters remain pending before a court;
• Whether any fundraising by private individuals for operational intervention (arrest or investigation) has been sanctioned by your office; and
• What measures your office is taking to discourage informal, independent solicitations of funds or parallel operations by social-media actors in ongoing criminal investigations.
Sir, I and many well meaning Nigerians both in diaspora and Nigeria trust in the professionalism and integrity of your esteemed office to ensure that due process, transparency, and the rule of law prevail in this matter as we look to your leadership for clarity, reassurance, and the restoration of public confidence in lawful procedure.
Thank you, for your anticipated attention and intervention.
An individual, Yomi Fabiyi, publicly claimed FG ordered the “harmonisation” & transfer of Mohbad’s case to FCID Abuja. Even if is true, such an announcement & fundraising by a private citizen is improper & undermines due process.
This is one out of the many conspiracy theories baba Mohbad blogger bukky Jesse pushed out to mislead the public. Till this very day, we are yet to see this video and she claimed it was sent to her.
All this is to malign the young widow!@PoliceNG
Wunmi Aloba cried for help publicly, calling our attn to the bullying of her minor! Mohbad was bullied for years and we couldn’t do anything to save him. Are we going to sit back and allow this injustice to continue on his son? The one who will continue his legacy?@PoliceNG
This video was made today on tiktok 1/04/2024!! Below is one of baba Mohbad’s bloggers platform called officialoloriebimusic (aka lati ogunfe) cursing on bella,Omowunmi and Liam wishing them de4th @PoliceNG please this young widow Wunmi Cynthia Aloba needs your help! @abefee_mii
This video was made today on tiktok 1/04/2024!! Below is one of baba Mohbad’s bloggers platform called officialoloriebimusic (lati ogunfe) cursing on Omowunmi and Liam wishing them de4th @PoliceNG please this young widow Wunmi Cynthia Aloba needs your help! @Womanist23