The Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered detailed investigations into the reported invasion of the Abuja residence of Justice Mary Odili.
The residence was invaded on Friday, October 29, 2021. The Federal
Ministry of Justice and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
denied involvement.
The IGP also said the “leadership of the Force is not aware and did not
at any time order Police operatives to carry out such assignment”.
He described the violation of the sanctity of the residence of the Justice
of the Supreme Court as “unfortunate and unacceptable”.
This was contained in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer,
Frank Mba, on Monday, titled, ‘Reported invasion of Justice Odili Abuja
residence: IGP orders investigation …Says perpetrators would be made
to face the wrath of the law.”
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 to strengthen security around the street and residence
of Her Lordship, Justice Mary Odili to ensure her safety and also to
prevent a reoccurrence of the unfortunate incident.
