ICPC debunks false claim of arrest, prosecution of Justice James Omotosho

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has dismissed as false and malicious a video currently circulating on social media alleging that the commission arrested Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja.

This was made public in a statement signed and issued to newsmen by the spokesperson for the commission, Okor Odey, on Tuesday.

In the statement, the Commission stated that the claim contained in the video is entirely untrue and intended to spread mischief and mislead members of the public.

“ICPC wishes to clarify that it has neither arrested nor invited Justice James Omotosho in relation to any investigation.

“The Commission is also not investigating the Honourable Judge as alleged in the video.

“The Commission therefore urges members of the public to disregard the misleading content and refrain from spreading unverified information capable of causing unnecessary public concern and damaging reputations.

“For the avoidance of doubt, the ICPC has no mandate to investigate serving judicial officers. And the Commission is an agency that has very high regards for not only the honourable Justice James Omotosho but for all judicial officers in Nigeria.”Nigerian news analysis

ICPC reiterated its commitment to professionalism and due process in the discharge of its statutory mandate and advised the public to rely only on official communication from the Commission for accurate information regarding its activities.

The commission also encouraged the public to exercise caution and verify the authenticity of information circulating in social media before sharing it.