By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Accept
Okay.ngOkay.ngOkay.ng
Font ResizerAa
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Reading: IG Did Not Order Closure of Ondo State Assembly, Says Police
Share
Font ResizerAa
Okay.ngOkay.ng
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Search
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Follow US
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2022 - All rights reserved
News

IG Did Not Order Closure of Ondo State Assembly, Says Police

Farouk Mohammed
By Farouk Mohammed
Published: February 8, 2017
Share
3 Min Read
SHARE

HIGHLIGHT


Nigerian Police has reacted to the report of closure of Ondo State House of Assembly.

Mr Ibrahim Idris

Contents
HIGHLIGHTMr Ibrahim Idris
Mr Ibrahim Idris

The Nigeria Police Force has denied that the Inspector-General of Police ( I-G), Mr Ibrahim Idris ordered the closure of the Ondo House of Assembly as allegedly reported in a national daily.

A Statement issued by the the Force Spokesman, Chief Superintendent of Police, CSP Jimoh Moshood in Abuja on Tuesday, said that the report was misleading, malicious and capable of misinforming members of the public.

“The story is absolutely a shadowy imagination of the writer and should be disregarded.

- Advertisement -

“It is pertinent to state that there was no time that the Inspector-General of Police ordered the closure of Ondo State House of Assembly as alleged by the writer,” he said.

Moshood explained that on Jan. 30, there was a report of pandemonium, confusion and disorder in the House of Assembly as a result of fracas between two factions over purported change of leadership.

He said that police personnel from the State command were promptly deployed by the Commissioner of Police in the state to restore normalcy.

He said that the deployment of police personnel to the assembly to restore normalcy was in the discharge of its constitutional responsibilities.

- Advertisement -

“The Commissioner of Police, Ondo State is in charge of all Operations of the Police in the State and does not need to wait for the order of the Inspector General of Police.

“The police personnel deployed at the House of Assembly complex in Ondo State are to maintain law and order and not to close down the Assembly.

They are under instructions to be civil, firm and strict in the discharge of their duties,” he said.

The spokesman assured the media of its support and cooperation to ensure a crime free society and credible reportage.

He advised the print media not to allow their esteemed newspapers to be used by mischievous persons to publish story that are capable of causing disaffections.

The spokesman said that the Inspector-General of Police would not be distracted or deterred from carrying out his statutory responsibilities.( NAN)

Stay Updated on the Go with Our Latest News—Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!
TAGGED:Ibrahim IdrisIGOndo State Assemblypolice
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Telegram Email Copy Link Print
ByFarouk Mohammed
Publisher
Follow:
Farouk Mohammed is a Head Editor at Okay Nigeria (Okay.ng). He has been publishing for 10 years and focused more on Local/World News on Okay.ng
Previous Article Acting President Osinbajo Sends Justice Onnoghen’s Name to Senate For Confirmation
Next Article Senate President, Bukola Saraki Appoints Hakeem Baba Ahmed As New Chief Of Staff

Connect with Okay on Social

FacebookLike
XFollow
InstagramFollow
TelegramFollow

Dollar/Naira Rates

Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate

Okay.ng Logo
Buy Rate ₦1,605.00
Sell Rate ₦1,620.00

Last updated: 4 days ago (June 3, 2025 2:33 pm)

Displayed rates are for informational purposes only and are subject to change.

USD/NGN Converter

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Recent Posts

Pastor Adeboye
Pastor Adeboye Shares Divine Directive: Leaving RCCG Could Lead to Tragic Loss
News
Anglican Bishop of Lafia Calls on President Tinubu to Address Root Causes of Nigeria’s Insecurity and Economic Woes
News
Egbe Bobakeye Okunrin Akile Ijebu Refutes False Claims About Queen Elizabeth II’s 1956 Visit
News
NRC Managing Director Warns Against Railway Vandalism: “We Don’t Have Scraps, We Have National Assets”
News
Tragic Head-On Collision in Jigawa Claims Nine Lives, Dozens Injured
News
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

You May Also Like

Sport

Victor Osimhen Returns to Nigeria as Al Hilal Transfer Hangs in Balance Ahead of FIFA Club World Cup

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 7, 2025
News

Tinubu Urged by PDP to Cut Fuel and Electricity Costs Amid Eid-el-Kabir Festivities

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 7, 2025
Mike Ejeagha
News

Mike Ejeagha, Nigerian Highlife Maestro, Dies at 95

Muhammad A. Aliyu
Muhammad A. Aliyu
June 7, 2025
Okay.ngOkay.ng
Follow US
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2025 - All rights reserved
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
adbanner
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?