Rivers Police Command says it was informed of the plans to arrest the former manager of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Joi Nunieh.
This is contrary to claims that the command was not aware of the plot to arrest Nunieh who was billed to appear before a House of Representatives Committee on NDDC.
A statement signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Nnamdi Omoni, said the policemen, who are from the Inspector General of Police monitoring team in Abuja, were in Port Harcourt on a legitimate duty.
The statement read in parts: “That the Officers who were at the residence of the former Ag. MD Joi Nunieh were from the IGP Monitoring Team in Abuja and were here on Official assignment.
“That before they proceeded to her residence, they observed due protocols and requisite standard operating procedures, including going through the processes of arriving themselves at the Headquarters with their Investigation Activities duly signed and approved by the Commissioner of Police, CP Joseph G Mukan.
“That they went to her residence with Mobile Policemen, suggesting of course that they were there on official duty and not illegal duty as speculated.
“That, the reference indicating that the Officers were there without the directive of the CP nor the IGP is preposterous and most unfortunate., hence should be discountenanced and disregarded.
“That the Command under the watch of CP Joseph G. Mukan is poised to deliver quality Policing services that will endure and stand the test of time. The Command will continue to remain firm, focused and will not be distracted by any consideration.”
