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AN OPEN LETTER TO THE INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF POLICE @TunjiDisu1 Bring CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa Back to Enugu State Dear Inspector-General of Police, I write as a concerned Nigerian and a proud indigene of Enugu State to appeal for the return of CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa to Enugu State as Commissioner of Police. His recent transfer out of the state has raised concerns among residents who believe his approach to policing was helping to rebuild public confidence in the Nigerian Police Force. For years, the Nigerian Police have faced serious criticism over their conduct and public image. Although no officer is perfect, public accounts suggest that CP Giwa was making genuine efforts to change that perception. This raises an important question: was doing his job a reason for transferring him out of Enugu? We are also concerned that the new Commissioner of Police, CP Fidelis Ndubuisi Ogarabe, reportedly served as Chief Security Officer to former Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi. Both Ugwuanyi and the incumbent Governor, Peter Mbah, are members of the same political party, APC. I am not questioning CP Ogarabe’s professional qualifications, but this connection raises legitimate questions about the circumstances surrounding his appointment and the need to assure the public that political considerations played no role. I also urge you to investigate reports concerning the incident of November 2, 2026, at Umuokara Village, Orba, Udenu LGA, where police officers were accused of firing tear gas at NDC members attending a prayer meeting for the party’s deputy governorship candidate, Dr Frank Omeje Okenwa. The party reportedly said it requested police security and paid ₦160,000, yet officers allegedly dispersed the gathering with tear gas, affecting elderly attendees, some of whom were reportedly hospitalised. These allegations deserve a thorough investigation and accountability where wrongdoing is established. Mr Inspector-General, the public deserves to know the true circumstances behind CP Giwa’s transfer. We cannot continue to rely on rumours and conflicting accounts. I therefore appeal to you to investigate the matter, make the reasons for his transfer public and ensure that political interests do not infiltrate an institution that belongs to all Nigerians. I respectfully request that you reconsider the posting and bring CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa back to Enugu State as Commissioner of Police. Nigerians want a police force they can trust, respect and depend on, not one whose operations are perceived to serve political interests. The Nigerian Police belong to the Nigerian people, not politicians. We deserve answers, professionalism and accountability. Respectfully, THE GENERAL SNOW. A proud indigene of Enugu State A concerned Nigerian citizen @PoliceNG @PoliceNG_CRU