ICPC denies arrest, prosecution of Justice Omotosho

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

This is contained in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, by the commission’s Spokesperson, Okor Odey, who described the video content as false and malicious.

According to him, the commission states categorically 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.”

He added that the ICPC had no mandate to investigate serving judicial officers.

“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.

“ICPC reiterates its commitment to professionalism and due process in the discharge of its statutory mandate and advises the public to rely only on official communication from the commission for accurate information regarding its activities.

“The public is also encouraged to exercise caution and verify the authenticity of information circulating in social media before sharing,” Odeh further said.