Police Invite Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode Over Criminal Publication

The Nigeria Police Force has invited a former Minister of Aviation , Chief Femi Fani - Kayode , for alleged conspiracy, criminal and inciting publication.

In a letter dated August 20 , 2018 with Ref. No CR / 3000 / IGP. SEC / MU/ T . G/ ABJ Vol . 54 / 226 , the police asked the former minister to appear before SP Usman Garba latest by August 28 , 2018.

In the letter titled, ‘ Conspiracy, criminal defamation , inciting publication, injurious falsehood and conduct likely to cause breach of peace’, the police noted that the invitation was based purely on a fact- finding mission .
The letter , which was signed by Commissioner of Police in charge of the IG Monitoring Unit, Force Headquarters , Habu Sani read , “This office is investigating the above mentioned case reported to the Inspector- General of Police in which your name featured .

“ In view of the above, you are requested to interview the undersigned through SP Usman Garba on 28 / 08 / 2018 by 10 . 00 hrs to shed light on the allegations raised.
“You are to, however , note that the invitation is purely for fact findings and your cooperation in this regard is highly solicited. Please. ”
Speaking on his invitation, however , Fani- Kayode said, “I am not in the least bit intimidated and I cannot be silenced. They would have to kill me first . I received the letter today without any details of the allegations or who the complainant is .
“I will consult with my lawyers and take it from there . One thing is clear though: this is yet another attack on democracy and freedom of speech . No matter what they do , in the end we shall prevail because God is with us . ”

Although it was not expressly stated why the former minister was invited, sources told our correspondent that it may not be unconnected to a recent article he wrote as well as an interview he granted the Africa Independent Television.
In the said programme on AIT , Fani -Kayode rejected the reports from the Presidency and the All Progressives Congress that it was Senate President Bukola Saraki that organised the invasion of the National Assembly .

The former minister alleged that it was the acting President at the time , Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, that ordered the Department of State Services to block the entrance of the National Assembly . The police have in recent times invited several persons who have written articles or issued reports that are deemed unfavourable or embarrassing to the government.
The senator representing Bauchi-Central Senatorial District , Isah Misau , was arraigned for allegedly making injurious statements against the IG , Mr . Ibrahim Idris, while a spokesman for a former military Head of State , Kassim Afegbua, was invited for issuing a statement critical of the President.

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