The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has set up a panel to investigate leaked audio which allegedly has the voice of Rivers governor, Nyesom Wike plotting to rig the state’s legislative rerun as well as the alleged violence which marred the election last weekend.
In the alleged audio tape, the Governor is allegedly heard threatening some electoral officers to manipulate results in his favor.
The police says it will be investigating that incident and other incidents which marred the election.
The statement says the IG “has set up a team of detectives and experts to conduct a thorough investigation into the incidents mentioned by the INEC chairman with a view to unravelling those who directly or indirectly are responsible for such incidences and bring them to justice”.
The investigative team is headed by a Deputy Commissioner of Police who has “vast experience in investigation”, and the team has 30 days to complete the investigation and submit report that would be made public,
“The investigative team is also mandated to conduct forensic analysis on the audio report released by Sahara Reporters purportedly to be the voice of the Executive Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Chief (Barr.) Nyesom Wike (CON) pertaining to the concluded elections.
The statement enjoined the government of Rivers State and INEC to avail the investigative team with facts at their disposal and grant them the desired cooperation and assistance to achieve a comprehensive and conclusive investigation.
“The election observers, civil society groups, Human Rights watchers and other stakeholders are equally called upon to assist the team with valuable information they may have,” the statement said.