The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, has ordered the arrest of policemen who raided the Abuja residence of elder statesman, Edwin Clark, on Tuesday.
Mr Idis, in a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Jimoh Moshood, said he was not aware of the raid of Clark’s residence.
According to the statement, the IGP has therefore ordered the detention of the police officers involved in the raid.
“The Force wishes to categorically state that, the Inspector General of Police is not aware and did not order the raid of the residence of the Elder Statesman, Chief Edwin Clark as claimed.
“Consequently, the Inspector General of Police has directed the detention and investigation of the four personnel and the informant involved.
“The outcome of the investigation will definitely be made public,” the statement read in part.
He added that the Nigeria Police Force will not condone misconduct by any of its personnel that can run contrary to the rule of law.
Clark had earlier threatened to take legal action over the raid of his home by policemen who came with a warrant to search for weapons.
