The Integrity Youth Alliance has dismissed recent reports alleging that operatives of the Nigeria Police Force attempted to broker a deal to end hostilities with activist Omoyele Sowore.
In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Danjuma Lamido, the group described the reports as “misleading” and insisted that no such attempt was ever made, stressing that the law must take its full course.
“It is on record that Mr. Sowore’s international passport was seized by the court, and only the court possesses the authority to release it, not the Police or any of its officers,” the statement read.
The group also refuted claims that Commissioner of Police Akin Fakorede had promised to arrange a meeting between Sowore and the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, to finalize a so-called peace deal. It described the allegation as baseless and aimed at misleading the public.
According to the Alliance, IGP Egbetokun is currently focused on improving the welfare of police personnel, implementing reforms, and handling critical national security responsibilities, noting that he cannot be distracted by “individuals like Sowore whose activities add no value to the Nigeria Police Force or its mandate.”
The group urged Nigerians to disregard the claims, which it said were being circulated to misinform the public, while reaffirming its support for the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force.
