The Ndigbo Young Professionals have registered their deepest concern and unequivocal condemnation of the reckless, dishonest, and profoundly irresponsible publication recently circulated by Sahara Reporters.
In a press release issued on Saturday in Awka, the National Coordinator, Ambassador Chukwuemeka Chionoso, said in what can only be described as a deliberate act of disinformation, Sahara Reporters falsely claimed that Rebecca Omokamo Godwin Isaac—also known as Becky or Bilikisu Ishaku Aliyu—is a female associate of the Inspector General of Police.
“From our understanding, a female associate might be an employee who is at a certain level within a company, often involved in specific projects or roles that contribute to the organisation’s success.
“Also, it could refer to any woman who is part of a team or collaborative effort, contributing her skills and expertise.
Ambassador Chukwuemeka Chionoso stated that, based on the above, Rebecca Omokamo Godwin Isaac, also known as Becky or Bilikisu Ishaku Aliyu, is a real estate developer, while Kayode Egbetokun is a Nigerian police officer who serves as the current and 22nd Inspector General of Police.
“We see the Sahara Reporters publication as an orchestrated attack on Egbetokun’s reputation. A complete fabrication. A provocation. And, worse still, despite several clarifications from the Force spokesperson, Sahara Reporters keeps associating Egbetokun with Rebecca Isaac.
“This represents yellow journalism at its most perilous. It not only compromises the ethics of media practice but also undermines the hard work of numerous Nigerians dedicated to fostering peaceful coexistence, mutual understanding, and national unity.
“Given its history of spreading misinformation, Sahara Reporters must be held accountable. A media organisation with such significant reach and influence should not be permitted to act without repercussions when it engages in behaviour that is profoundly unethical, blatantly inflammatory, and fundamentally hazardous. This is not journalism; this is mischief masquerading as media.”
Ambassador Chukwuemeka Chionoso dismissed the publication that “Egbetokun ordered the arraignment of Rebecca and her husband before Justice Sadiya Mayana at the FCT High Court 23, Gudu, under Charge No: CR/007/2025, for forgery and fraud” as false; it is the office of the Inspector General of Police that charges suspects to court and not Egbetokun.
“The media has a vital role in influencing public conversation, making it imperative for media outlets to focus on accurate reporting. Nigeria cannot afford the consequences of careless journalism, as when media organisations forsake the truth for the sake of popularity, they contribute to the spread of hatred and harm.
Ndigbo Young Professionals encourages the public to stay alert, thoughtful, and dedicated to the principles of truth, fairness, and justice.
“It is essential that we demand the media uphold the admirable values that underpin its authority—accuracy, accountability, and a commitment to serving the public interest. Additionally, we call on the government to take action against those who spread fake news, as their actions could provoke violence and undermine the stability of our nation.
