Nigerians, in their dozens, have been criticizing the swift declaration of former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida’s media aide, Kassim Afegbua, wanted by The Nigeria Police.
Mr. Afegbua had two days ago issued a statement allegedly on behalf of IBB, asking President Muhammadu Buhari to forget running for a second term in office. Amidst the uproar generated by the statement, Babangida denied responsibility, while Afegbua insisted that it was issued on his instructions.
But taking to the social media, a whole lot of Nigerians have been calling out both IBB for his Maradonic tendencies and the Police for swiftly declaring Afegbua wanted. Even without first extending an official invitation to him and again wondering what exactly he did wrong. Moreso, with IBB allegedly being in the know of things until palaver started due to pressure from certain quarters.
Below is the PRESS RELEASE issued by the Police:
‘NIGERIA POLICE FORCE DECLARES KASHIM AFEGBUA WANTED
The Inspector General of Police has ordered the immediate arrest of Kashim Afegbua for making false statements, injurious falsehood,
defamation of character and for act capable of Inciting PUBLIC disturbance throughout the country.
He is therefore declared wanted by the Nigeria Police Force and should report at the nearest Police Station anywhere he is in the
country.
CSP JIMOH O. MOSHOOD
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS
ABUJA.’