The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Alkali Usman Baba, confirmed Tuesday that the operatives who raided the residence of Supreme Court Justice, Mary Odili, have been arrested.
He disclosed this during an interview at a two-day capacity building workshop for security operatives in Lagos and Ogun states, organised by the Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Zone Two, held on Victoria Island, Lagos.
Justice Odili’s residence was on Friday night invaded by armed security operatives for reasons yet to be disclosed.
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubarkar Malami (SAN), Department of State Services (DSS) and Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) denied involvement in the invasion, which has attracted widespread condemnation.
Following public outcry, the IG on Monday disclosed that an investigation into the incident had commenced, assuring that the dramatis personae would be fished out and brought to justice.
Usman said: “I have taken my time not to speak quickly on this issue to ensure that when I speak, I am able to give Nigerians information on what transpired or what has been done. To the best of my knowledge, we have been able to arrest the perpetrators and we are investigating the circumstances surrounding the invasion or siege on the judge’s residence.”