The Rivers State Police Command has refuted a recent media report alleging the withdrawal of the police orderly assigned to Justice Augusta Chukwu.
A statement issued on Monday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko said the officer was among those on emergency call for deployment to Anambra State for the off-cycle gubernatorial election, with other police personnel.
It said the recall was a routine operational requirement affecting multiple personnel, not exclusive to the judiciary.
“Upon their return, the officer(s) will immediately return to their duty posts.
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“This action was not targeted at a particular judge or judiciary as we are all partners in the administration of criminal justice and the importance of our role to adequately provide security for our judges while discharging their duties.
“The deployment was a legitimate national assignment. We remain steadfast in safeguarding all members of the judiciary and the entire good people of our dear Rivers State with integrity”, the statement maintained.
