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Richard Ogunsile
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The Nigeria Police Force has explained that Nnamdi Emeh, the whistleblower on the alleged organ trafficking ring in Anambra station, is still incarcerated because due process are been followed and he has not yet to met certain bail conditions.
While the force stated categorically that it does not influence the judiciary on the process involved in granting the suspect bail, it mentioned that all charges preferred against the individual were duly filed.
Naija News recalls that Emeh’s relative, who spoke to journalists earlier, asserted that the suspect had met his bail conditions following his arrest and detention, an aftermath of his supposed revelations about alleged happenings at a police station in Anambra.
The police were said to have filed 12 charges against Emeh, which included possession of firearms, money laundering, defamation of character, and the unlawful transfer of N47 million from one account to another.
However, the relative who spoke to SaharaReporters earlier lamented that Emeh is yet to regain his freedom as he is being imprisoned at the Nigeria Correctional Centre due to some forces allegedly frustrating his freedom.
In a swift reaction to the claims, the police force, in a press release obtained by Naija News on Saturday (today), said the court retains the exclusive prerogative to evaluate the evidence presented, determine bail conditions, and take any further necessary actions against the suspect as guided by the law.
It also appeal to the general public, including the media to allow judicial process to take its full course without unnecessary speculations and interference.
The press statement titled ‘NNAMDI EMEH: SUSPECT FACING CHARGES IN COURT, PROCESS INDEPENDENT OF POLICE INFLUENCE’, signed and made available to newsmen by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, reads: “The attention of the Nigeria Police Force has been drawn to recent reports circulating in the media concerning one Mr. Nnamdi Emeh, who is currently facing trial for alleged criminal offences.
“The NPF wishes to clarify that Mr. Emeh was lawfully apprehended following credible allegations against him, which were thoroughly investigated and presented before a competent court of law. The charges preferred against him were duly filed, and he was arraigned before the Federal High Court, Awka, in line with due process.
It is important to emphasize that the judiciary operates independently, and the court retains the exclusive prerogative to evaluate the evidence presented, determine bail conditions, and take any further necessary actions as guided by the law. Mr Emeh was granted bail on terms established by the court. It, therefore, behoves on the suspect to take steps to meet such conditions and not resort to unnecessary media rampage.
“The NPF reaffirms its commitment to upholding the rule of law, ensuring justice, and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism. The Force is also mindful of its duty to investigate allegations against all persons, including its officers, and to subject any suspect to the established legal process.
“While the case against Mr Emeh continues in court, we appeal to the public to allow the judicial process to take its full course without undue speculation or interference. We urge all stakeholders, including members of the media, to present information responsibly and to allow the legal process to determine the outcome of the matter in the interest of justice.
“The Nigeria Police Force remains steadfast in its resolve to enforce the law impartially and to safeguard the rights of every individual as enshrined in the Nigerian Constitution.”
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