By Hassan Zaggi
Following the alleged assault of a female police officer, Inspector Teju Moses on Tuesday September 20, 2022, the Nigeria Police Force has insisted that the accused- Prof. Zainab Duke Abiola, has case to answer.
It would be recalled that Prof. Zainab Abiola allegedly assaulted Inspector Teju Moses in her residence in Garki, Abuja, along with her domestic staff including the housemaid, one Rebecca Enechido, and a male suspect currently at large.
The police authorities in a statement by the Force Spokesman, Olumuyiwa Adejobi (CSP), insisted the Prof. Zainab still has a case to answer with respect to the allegations.
“The FCT Police Command under which jurisdiction the matter transpired, has charged the suspects to court upon diligent investigation, and the case with charge no. CR/544/22 is ongoing and the next hearing will come up on February 1, 2023, at High Court 16, Zuba, FCT Abuja.
“The suspects have been charged with the offences of criminal conspiracy, attempt to commit culpable homicide, voluntarily causing hurt without provocation, and assault to deter public servant from discharge of his duty amongst others.
“The recent media row by the suspect is therefore unnecessary as the matter has not been concluded in court. It is similarly pertinent to note that the spurious allegations recently made in the news hold no water,” the statement said.
The statement further noted that the Nigeria Police reposes confidence in the judiciary believing that the Courts will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that justice is done in the extant case.
The statement, therefore, commended Nigerians and concerned individuals, groups, and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), who have shown interest in the matter and severally called for justice for the grievously injured Police Inspector.
