By Uche Mbah
The Inspector General of Police has ordered an investigation into the invasion of the home of Supreme Court Justice, Mary Peter-Odili, pledging to fish out and punish the perpetrators.
Odili’s home in Abuja was invaded by some men who were armed with a search warrant order signed by a Magistrate, Emmanuel Iyanna.
The Magistrate revoked the order a few hours later, and said he was deceived into issuing it.
The security team was alleged to have come from a group under the supervision of the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubskar Malami, SAN. But the AGF has denied knowledge of the invasion and has ordered a probe.
In the heat of the controversies, Hovernor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike, alleging the invasion was meant to assassinate the Supreme Court Justice and her family, gave the Federal Government 48 hours to fish out and punish perpetrators.
Both the Department of State Services, DSS, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, deny complicity.
In a release by Frank Mbah, Force Public Relations Officer, entitled “REPORTED INVASION OF JUSTICE ODILI ABUJA RESIDENCE: IGP ORDERS INVESTIGATIONS”,
The IGP says perpetrators would be made to face the wrath of the law.
The release read in part:
“The Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, fdc has ordered detailed investigations into the reported invasion of the Abuja residence of Justice Mary Odili, an incident that occurred on Friday, 29th October, 2021.
“The IGP, who noted that the leadership of the Force is not aware and did not, at any time order Police operatives to carry out such assignment, described the reported violation of the sanctity of the residence of the Justice of the Supreme Court as unfortunate and unacceptable.
“Consequently, the IGP has directed the Force Intelligence Bureau (FIB) to conduct a discrete investigation into the incident. He assured the commitment of the Force to the safety and security of the members of the Judiciary and Nigerians in general. He further called for calm, promising that the Force will do all within its powers to unravel the perpetrators and motives behind the breach with a view to bringing all indicted persons to book.
“Meanwhile, the IGP has directed the Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to strengthen security around the street and residence of Her Lordship, Justice Mary Odili JSC, to ensure her safety and also to prevent a reoccurrence of the unfortunate incident.
“The IGP assured that the details of Police investigations would be made public on conclusion of investigations.”
