The former Commissioner of Police, Delta State, Mr. Ikechukwu Aduba, roared from retirement, weekend, describing the recent release of 128 suspected Boko Haram members by the Chief of Army Staff as the “height of illegality.”
Aduba said, “This is a fundamental breach of the constitution. Under Internal Security Operations, police remain the foremost internal security agency; the suspects ought to have been handed over to the police.”
He said, “After screening, the case file ought to be forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecution to determine their culpability before release. Usurpation of police function is sending a wrong signal.”
His words, “Amputation of the Nigeria Police Force will not help, if the Federal Government of Nigeria feels the police is weak, then it should strengthen the police by overhauling, weeding and equipping them, including overseas training.”
“The military is doing well but should be confined to their role under Internal Security Operations and rule of law. The world is now a global village, those released can sue the government for illegal detention,” he added.
The Nigerian Army, last Wednesday, freed 128 suspected Boko Haram members arrested in different locations of Borno State.
Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Tukur Buaratai, who handed the suspects to the Borno State Governor, Alhaji Kashim Shettima, said a joint intelligence cell comprising the Nigerian Army, Police, DSS and representative of Borno State government screened the detainees.
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