POLICE VS MELAYE: REP APPEALS FOR TOLERANCE, RESPECT FOR RULE OF LAW

Following the allegation and counter allegation that ensued between the Nigerian Police Force and Senator Dino Melaye which led to the hospitalization of the Kogi-born lawmaker, a Member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yusuf Tajudeen has counselled the two parties to be tolerant and strive to maintain rule of law.

Hon. Yusuf Tajudeen who represents Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency said, “as the representative of Senator Dino Melaye in the Green Chamber, it is expedient that I advise the Nigerian Police Force to ensure that they exhibit the highest degree of fairness, equity, sincerity, justice and respect the rule of law in the case. As a citizen of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, it is absolutely necessary that the Nigeria Police Force respect the fundamental human rights of Senator Dino Melaye”.

Soliciting for tolerance and mutual respect between the Nigerian Police Force and Senator Dino Melaye, the Lawmaker declared that “though nobody is above the law, the Nigerian Police Force must ensure that it respect and follow due process in carrying out its responsibilities. I specifically appeal to the Inspector General of Police to do everything within the ambit of law and in good conscience to ensure that his officer and men do not do anything illegal and immoral which may further compound the shaky and strained relationship between the National Assembly and Nigerian Police Force”.