High Chief Appeals to IGP Over Alleged Police Harassment in Idanre

In an open letter to the Inspector General of Police, a High Chief from Idanre, Ondo State calls for an urgent inquiry into repeated arrests and alleged intimidation by various Nigeria Police tactical units. The letter describes weeks of operations by the Force Intelligence Department, SWAT, IRT and others targeting local indigenes, with detainees reportedly taken to Abuja under unclear circumstances. It warns that political interests may be misusing police powers against innocent citizens. The community leader urges the IGP to launch a transparent investigation into the activities of the relevant officers, halt unlawful arrests, safeguard human rights and hold any culpable political actors or sponsors accountable. He warns that continued provocation risks civil unrest and a breakdown of public trust. The letter expresses confidence in the IGP’s integrity and calls for swift action to restore peace and justice in Idanre.

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