INTERPOL Summons Ibadan Broadcaster Over Defamation, Cyber-Stalking Allegations
Peter Olasupo, a popular broadcaster based in Ibadan, has been invited by INTERPOL over allegations of criminal defamation and cyberstalking.
According to a statement he posted on his Facebook page on Sunday, he received an official letter dated December 30, 2024, instructing him to appear at INTERPOL headquarters in Abuja for questioning.
His appearance has since been rescheduled to January 13, 2025.
He said, “I recently received a letter with the headline Investigation Activities/Invitation Letter from the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), informing me of an investigation into allegations of Criminal Defamation and Cyberstalking involving me.
“They requested that I report to INTERPOL Headquarters at Force Headquarters, Shehu Shagari Way, Garki, Abuja, on Monday, 30th December 2024, at 11:00 AM in furtherance of the investigation.
“Upon receiving the letter through my boss, my boss immediately contacted our able lawyer, Barr. Yomi Ogunlola, who responded on my behalf, resulting in a rescheduled appearance date of Monday, 13th January 2025.
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“Now, I have so many questions: Who reported me to INTERPOL? Why INTERPOL? Who is defaming who? And who is cyberstalking who? My Lord, I am innocent of these allegations.
“At the moment, I don’t have full details of the matter, but I will present myself at their office and fully cooperate with INTERPOL’s investigation into the alleged case. However, I am curious— why must I report to the Abuja office? Why can’t I report to the Nigeria Police Headquarters at the Oyo State Command, Eleyele, Ibadan, or even their Lagos office, which would be easier for me to reach by train?
“INTERPOL, if you truly want to facilitate this process, shouldn’t you at least provide travel allowances? Or will you use police helicopter to carry me? Traveling by air is costly these days, and traveling by road has its risks. Yet, here I am being summoned to Abuja. Nonetheless, I will do what is required.”
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