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Following an invitation to the Executive Director and a Reporter of the International Centre for Investigative Reporting, ICIR, by the Police Force National Cybercrime Centre on Tuesday both media staff were still being held as at going to Press last night

“The ICIR was, however, able to gather that there is likely a sinister move by the Centre to detain both Aiyetan and Akewushola. “In view of the above, you are requested to interview the Director of the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre at Plot 625 Mission Road, Diplomatic Zone, Central Business District, Abuja through CSP Omaka Udodinma Chukwu on Wednesday 24th April 2024. Call 08067854241 on your arrival.Police parade suspect with eight guns, 33 live cartridges in Osun

“The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre is investigating a case of cyberstalking and defamation of character reported to the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Force Criminal Investigation Department, Area 10 Abuja, in which your presence is needed. The ICIR expressed concern that its reporter and manager were invited by the police on allegations of cyberstalking in spite of the amendments to the Cybercrime Act in February 2024.

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