This investigation is in response to the statement by Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Yakubu Mahmud, that there were 70 incidents that tended to derail the December 10 elections.
The Nigerian Police force said that the team was constituted with a view to reveiling those who were directly or indirectly responsible for such incidences and bring them to justice.
the police Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Don Awunah, revealed in a statment that investigative team has also been mandated to conduct forensic analysis on the audio report released by Sahara Reporters alleged to be the voice of the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, pertaining to the concluded elections.
The Police urged the Rivers State government and INEC to provide the team of investigators with facts at their disposal and grant them the desired cooperation and assistance to achieve a comprehensive and conclusive investigation.
The police also appealed to election observers, civil society groups, human rights watchers and other stakeholders in the elections to assist the team with usefull information they may have.
The Police also noted their committment to enthroning the principles of democratic policing and ensure that the IGP’s master plan on election security takes hold in Nigeria, in accordance with international best practices and core value of policing with integrity.
The investigative team will be led by a Deputy Commissioner of Police who has vast experience in investigation.
The Police said the team has 30 days to complete the investigation and submit its report and assured that the findings would be made public.
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