By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna –
Kaduna State Police Command has condemned allegations made by former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, who accused the police of operating what he termed “Uba Sani’s kidnapping gang” following the arrest and remand of his former Commissioner, Malam Jafaru Sani.
El-Rufai, in a post on his X handle, alleged that his one time commissioner, Hon Jafaru Sani was abducted by the police and remanded in prison custody by a magistrate without any First Information Report (FIR) or formal charges from the Kaduna State Ministry of Justice.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Mansir Hassan, dismissed the claims as “frivolous and malicious,” clarifying that the police, as a constitutionally recognized institution, have a legal mandate to maintain law and order.
“There is no kidnapping gang within the Nigerian Police Force. The police have the legal, legitimate, and constitutional right to arrest and investigate anyone suspected of committing an offence.
“Individuals, corporate organizations, and even government agencies have the right to lodge complaints, and the police have a duty to investigate and prosecute such matters in accordance with the law,” the statement read.
The Command urged public figures, especially those who have held positions of authority, to verify allegations before making public statements that could mislead the public and undermine law enforcement agencies.
“Citizens are encouraged to seek legal redress if they feel aggrieved rather than resort to inflammatory comments that could heat up the polity,” the statement added.
The Kaduna Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to upholding justice and maintaining peace and order in the state.
