I WANTED PEACE IN MY MIND – POLICEMAN WHO REJECTED N150M BRIBE … HONOURED WITH PLOT OF LAND IN ABUJA

I WANTED PEACE OF MIND, SAYS POLICEMAN WHO REJECTED N150M BRIBE … HONOURED WITH PLOT OF LAND IN ABUJA

A Superintendent of Police, Ibrahim Sini, has said he turned down a N150 million bribe allegedly offered to him by a Lagos-based businessman and founder of Platform Capital, Akintoye Akindele, to have peace of mind.

Akindele, who was arraigned for the offence at the Federal High Court in Abuja in August 2023, was remanded in the Kuje correctional centre.

According to the charge sheet, the bribe was offered to allow police to permit him to escape abroad and to write a favourable report for him after the investigation.

Sini was said to have led the Inspector General of Police’s team of investigators handling the case against the businessman.

Meanwhile, the police officer was over the weekend, honoured and presented with a plot of land in Abuja.

FCT Police Commissioner, CP Benneth Igweh, who presented the award of a plot of land on behalf of friends and associates of the police officer, said SP Sini’s conduct has brought pride to the Nigerian Police Force (NPF).

Also, one of the organisers of the event, Prince Chukwuemeka Okoye, CEO of Vegas Homes, said SP Sini’s conduct remains exemplary and should inspire others and Nigerians to note that the Nigerian Police Force has men of integrity and good conduct.

According to him, “SP Sini’s actions have not only brought honour to himself and the Nigeria Police Force, but has also inspired countless others to stand firm against corruption and uphold the highest ethical standards.

“His integrity serves as a beacon of hope, demonstrating that even in challenging circumstances, it is possible to remain true to one’s values.

“This honour is aimed at not only appreciating the laudable conduct of Superintendent Ibrahim Sini, but to demonstrate that society appreciates individuals of integrity and good conduct.“We want to also show that the Nigerian Police Force has officers that are professional, above board and with the right incentive engage in meaningful policing and be worthy examples.”