ICPC reacts to alleged arrest, investigation of Justice Omotosho
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The Commission also said its mandate does not include investigation of judicial officers.
By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has described the claim that it has arrested Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja as entirely untrue.
ICPC said this in reaction to a viral video indicating that it has arrested Justice Omotosho in a statement by J. Okor Odey, its spokesperson on Tuesday.
The Commission also said it has not invited Justice Omotosho in relation to any investigation.
Odey, in the statement dismissed the claim in the video as false and malicious and intended to spread mischief and mislead members of the public.
“ICPC wishes to clarify that it has neither arrested nor invited Justice James Omotosho in relation to any investigation.
“The Commission is also not investigating the Honourable Judge as alleged in the video,” ICPC said while urging members of the public to disregard the misleading content and refrain from spreading unverified information capable of causing unnecessary public concern and damaging reputations.
The Commission also said its mandate does not include investigation of judicial officers. It also affirmed its high regards for Justice Omotosho.
The anti-graft agency also advised Nigerians to exercise caution and carry out appropriate verification before sharing and cirulating information on the social media.
“The For the avoidance of doubt the ICPC has no mandate to investigate serving judicial Officers.
“And the Commission is an agency that has very high regards for not only the honourable Justice James Omotosho but for all judicial Officers in Nigeria.
“ICPC reiterates its commitment to professionalism and due process in the discharge of its statutory mandate and advises the public to rely only on official communication from the Commission for accurate information regarding its activities.
“The public is also encouraged to exercise caution and verify the authenticity of information circulating in social media before sharing it,” the Commission said in the statement.
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