IGP X-Squad Investigates Anambra Police Over Jennifer’s Four-Day Detention, N600,000 Bail Allegation | Sahara Reporters

According to RULAAC, following its petition, the Inspector-General directed the IGP X-Squad to investigate the allegations.

The Inspector-General of Police X-Squad has commenced an investigation into allegations by Ms Nwosu Chikamso Jennifer that operatives of the Anambra State Police Command detained her for four days and collected ₦600,000 in connection with securing her release on bail.

The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) disclosed this in an update on its petition to Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu over the matter, made available to SaharaReporters on Friday.

According to RULAAC, following its petition, the Inspector-General directed the IGP X-Squad to investigate the allegations.

The organisation said its representative, Mr Ekpewerechi Chidi, appeared before the investigating team in Abuja on September 30, 2026, and formally adopted RULAAC’s petition by making a written statement.

The meeting, according to RULAAC, was attended by the Commissioner of Police in charge of the X-Squad.

“During the meeting, RULAAC’s representative restated the organisation’s position that it is not seeking to shield Jennifer from any legitimate criminal investigation,” a statement signed by RULAAC Executive Director, Okechukwu Nwanguma, partly read.

RULAAC said if the police have credible evidence that Jennifer committed an offence known to law, she should be investigated in accordance with due process and, where the evidence warrants, brought before a court of competent jurisdiction.

The organisation, however, maintained that Jennifer’s allegations concerning the circumstances of her arrest, her four-day detention and the alleged payment of ₦600,000 in connection with her bail require an independent and evidence-based investigation.

The Anambra State Police Command has denied that ₦600,000 was collected, making an impartial investigation necessary to establish what actually transpired, according to RULAAC.

The organisation also said the Commissioner of Police in charge of the X-Squad assured its representative during the meeting that Jennifer was safe and healthy.

RULAAC welcomed the assurance, particularly because it had become concerned after losing contact with Jennifer following her disclosure that she had been re-invited by the police.

However, the organisation said it was seeking clarification on the basis of the assurance

It said it wanted to know whether the investigating team had been in direct contact with Jennifer, “whether her current whereabouts are known to the police, and whether arrangements can be made for her family, lawyer or RULAAC to establish direct contact with her.”

RULAAC also raised concerns over a request allegedly made by the investigating team for financial assistance to facilitate the investigation.

According to the organisation, the team indicated that it was financially constrained and requested RULAAC’s support towards the cost of the investigation, particularly air travel to and from Anambra State due to security concerns associated with travelling by road.

“Our representative appropriately informed the team that he had no mandate to make any financial commitment on behalf of RULAAC,” the statement said.

The organisation said it was consequently seeking formal confirmation and clarification of the request.

“RULAAC is consequently seeking formal confirmation and clarification of the request, including the nature of the financial support being sought and the official framework under which a petitioner or civil society organisation would finance expenses connected with a police investigation arising from its own petition,” the statement added.

RULAAC said the clarification was important for transparency and for safeguarding both the actual and perceived independence and integrity of the investigation.

The organisation appreciated Disu for directing the investigation and the X-Squad leadership for receiving its representative and commencing the process.

It said it would continue to cooperate fully with a lawful, impartial and evidence-driven investigation.

“Our interest remains straightforward: establish the facts, protect the rights of all persons involved, and ensure accountability wherever wrongdoing is established—without shielding either civilians or police officers,” the statement read.