The Nigeria Police Force, Kwara State command, has detained a journalist with Sobi FM Radio Station, Dare Akogun, and his brother, Abdulrasheed Akogun, over some WhatsApp engagements indicting the Chief Press Secretary to Kwara State Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye. It was gathered that Akogun and his brother made some comments inside a WhatsApp Platform, “Kwara Commission”, claiming the CPS to the governor facilitated the sum of N15million to some candidates in the recent NUJ elections to influence the outcome.
Nigerian Police Detain Journalist, Brother Over WhatsApp Chats Indicting Kwara Governor’s Press SecretaryThe police invited Akogun and his brother after receiving a petition from Ajakaye over alleged cases of inciting disturbance, injurious falsehood and criminal defamation.
It was gathered that Akogun and his brother made some comments inside a WhatsApp Platform, “Kwara Commission”, claiming the CPS to the governor facilitated the sum of N15million to some candidates in the recent NUJ elections to influence the outcome. Hence, the police invited Akogun and his brother after receiving a petition from Ajakaye over alleged cases of inciting disturbance, injurious falsehood and criminal defamation.This was seen in letter sent to Sobi FM which reads:"This office is investigating cases of inciting Disturbance, injurious Falsehood and Criminal Defamation alleged against one of your staff DARE AKOGUN.
"It is just a fact finding invitation and your co - operation in this regard will be highly appreciated. Accept the assurances of our best regards, please.”
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