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Yahaya Bello Petitions IGP, Demands Arrest and Apology from Senator Natasha Over Alleged Defamation

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Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) over what he describes as defamatory statements made against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of the Kogi Central District. Bello, through his lawyer N.A. Abubakar, urged the police to invite the senator to substantiate her allegations with credible evidence. In the absence of such evidence, Bello called for her arrest and prosecution under laws related to criminal defamation, incitement of public disturbance, and dissemination of false information that could threaten public peace. In addition to the petition to the IGP, Bello also sent a formal letter to Akpoti-Uduaghan through another legal representative, R.O. Balogun. The letter demanded that she issue a public retraction and apology for the alleged defamatory remarks. Bello warned that failure to comply would result in legal action. The former governor insists that the senator made the offending statements during a homecoming event held on April 1, 2025, in Okehi Local Government Area, where she allegedly accused him of plotting an assassination. According to Bello, the accusations not only defamed him but also violated Section 24(1)(b) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act, 2015. He described the statements as malicious and harmful, particularly the claim that he was involved in a murder plot disguised as mob or ethnic violence. Bello maintains that such allegations are not only false but also politically motivated and intended to damage his image. The former governor’s legal team argues that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s actions have had far-reaching consequences. They claim she has painted Bello as a violent political figure, incited public distrust, and stirred ethnic tension within Ebiraland and the wider Kogi Central region. Furthermore, they believe she has misused her parliamentary position to spread unverified claims in a public and politically sensitive environment, thereby jeopardizing Bello’s political standing and personal safety.

Police Urge Natasha to Cancel Her Homecoming Event

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The police have urged suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan to call off her scheduled Sallah rally in Kogi Central Senatorial District. The Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye, in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP William Aya, insisted the rally violates the State Government’s directive on Monday, which bans political gatherings. The statement reads, “Following the intelligence report on security threats in Kogi State and the subsequent ban on all forms of Rally and procession by the Kogi State Government, the Nigeria Police Force, Kogi State Police Command has called on the organisers of planned rally at Okene to cancel such event in the interest of the peace in Kogi State. “The call for cancellation becomes necessary, noting that intelligence reveals that some hoodlums plan to hijack the process and cause disturbance of peace in the State. The Command cannot afford to jeopardize the existing peace the State is currently enjoying. “In view of the security threat received on the planned rally, the Kogi State Police Command is therefore advising the organisers to cancel the event so as to avoid any breakdown of law and order in the State. As the Command will not hesitate to apply the full wrath of law on any one who causes disturbance of peace and order in the State.” Despite the State Government’s proclamation on Monday banning political gatherings and rallies, Akpoti-Uduaghan has insisted on proceeding with the “homecoming.”She emphasised that her visit is solely to celebrate Eid al-Fitr with constituents.