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Certificate forgery: It didn’t come from us, Police disowns report indicting Gov Aiyedatiwa
“The alleged signatory, a Deputy Commissioner of Police, does not have the authority to release such a report on behalf of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) or any other such Departments within the Nigeria Police Force.
The purported police report accusing Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the governor of Ondo state, of falsifying the West Africa School Certificate Examination has been rejected by the Nigerian police force.
The police “is unaware of the circulated report on governor Aiyedatiwa,” according to a press release issued by Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the force’s public relations officer.
The release was entitled” Aiyedatiwa’s alleged result case: Police unawares of circulated report on governor”
It reads that “The Nigeria Police Force wishes to address the recent circulation of a document purportedly containing conclusions of an investigation into allegations against the Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
“The document alleges fraudulent misrepresentation, certificate forgery, examination malpractice, and perjury against the governor.
“We wish to clarify that the said document did not originate from the Nigeria Police Force.
“The alleged signatory, a Deputy Commissioner of Police, does not have the authority to release such a report on behalf of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) or any other such Departments within the Nigeria Police Force.
Adejobi said that “The Nigeria Police Force is currently investigating the origin of the said document and the circumstances surrounding its circulation.
“We urge the public to exercise caution and refrain from spreading unverified information that could potentially tarnish the reputation of individuals or public officials.
“Furthermore, we assure the public that any official communication or report regarding investigations conducted by the Nigeria Police Force will be released through appropriate channels.
