CurrentReport Blog The Nigeria Police Force on Friday, August 7, 2024, summoned popular Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, to its headquarters in Abuja in connection with an ongoing investigation into charges of criminal defamation, cyberbullying, forgery, and other related offenses.
According to the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, the invitation was issued under the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, as part of an investigation by the IGP Monitoring Unit. The official invitation letter, dated August 5, 2024, and signed by the Head of the IGP Monitoring Unit, DCP A.A. Elleman, indicated that Dikeh’s name was a significant part of the investigation.
The letter stated: “This office is investigating a case of criminal defamation, forgery, falsehood, cyberbullying, and criminal conversion reported to the Inspector-General of Police, in which your name and others feature prominently. Given the above, you are kindly requested to attend an interview with the undersigned through SP Aminu Abdullahi Sokoto on 7th August 2024 at 10:00hrs to shed more light on the allegations. Your usual cooperation in this regard would be highly appreciated.”
Muyiwa Adejobi confirmed that Tonto Dikeh was summoned following a petition filed against her. After her appearance, she was released as the investigation continues. “She was only invited to respond to a petition filed against her, and she has since left the unit while the investigation continues,” Adejobi stated.
