The National Patriots has questioned the continued silence of the Nigeria Police Force over what it describes as sustained defamatory attacks against Assistant Inspector-General of Police Moshood Olohundare Jimoh, despite many of the allegations relating to matters already before the courts or events that predate his assumption of office.
The organisation said the issue extends beyond one senior police officer and now concerns the credibility of the institution itself.
“It is difficult to understand why the Force has remained silent while individuals circulate purported official police documents, including an alleged ‘wanted’ poster bearing Nigeria Police insignia, without a clear public response,” the group said.
The National Patriots noted that if any person forged, manipulated or falsely represented an official Nigeria Police publication, such conduct could amount to serious criminal offences and should be thoroughly investigated. It called on the Inspector-General of Police to establish the authenticity and origin of the purported document and, where criminality is established, ensure those responsible are brought to justice.
The organisation stressed that public officers should remain open to legitimate scrutiny, but warned that persistent dissemination of unverified allegations, fabricated documents or misleading publications threatens not only individual reputations but also public confidence in state institutions.
According to the National Patriots, failure to challenge demonstrably false narratives risks emboldening those who misuse social media as a tool for intimidation, misinformation or reputational attacks against public officials performing their lawful duties.
“If the Nigeria Police does not defend the integrity of its own official communications and officers against fabricated materials today, the same tactics could tomorrow be deployed against another Commissioner of Police, an Assistant Inspector-General or even the Inspector-General himself,” the organisation stated.
The National Patriots therefore called on the Force Headquarters to clarify its position, reassure the public of its commitment to protecting the integrity of its officers and official documents, and reinforce the principle that criticism must remain grounded in facts, evidence and the rule of law rather than misinformation or online trial by public opinion.
Princess G. Adebajo-Fraser. MFR
The National Patriots.
Headlinenews.news Special Investigative Desk.
