Yobe Police Refute Robbery Claims, Accuse Media Of Spreading Malicious Rumors

Published November 8, 2024 at 2:25 PM

The Yobe State Police Command has rejected reports alleging that two of its officers were involved in a robbery in Potiskum. A statement issued on Friday by the Command’s Spokesman, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, also refuted claims that the police were shielding the accused officers or interfering with court proceedings.

The police spokesperson condemned the November 7 report by an online news outlet titled, “Police disrupt court proceeding, take out colleagues accused of robbery in Yobe,” calling it “misleading and malicious.”

Abdulkarim clarified the situation, stating that no police officers were involved in any robbery in Potiskum or elsewhere in Yobe State. He explained that the incident reported by the online platform was a misunderstanding. On February 23, a traffic accident occurred involving a truck and a motorcycle in Potiskum. During the investigation, a correctional service officer, ASC Abubakar Umar, sought bail for the truck driver, which was granted. However, the police did not release the vehicle, as the victim was still undergoing treatment, and the case was under investigation for reckless driving.

This led to a confrontation, resulting in Umar’s arrest for obstruction. Abdulkarim emphasized that the Area Commander acted in accordance with proper procedure, directing that the case, which involved the enforcement of Fundamental Human Rights, be handled at a higher legal level.

The police also warned the news platform of potential legal action if the report was not retracted and an unreserved apology issued.