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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) refute claims of possessing implicating documents against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
ICPC made it clear that it never had any files implicating Tinubu at its headquarters or any of its offices across the states. Therefore, the alleged removal of such "imaginary files" by the DSS should be dismissed by the public.
The Commission responded to a media report with the headline "Secret police, DSS carts away files implicating President Tinubu, close aides from ICPC" in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Azuka Ogugua.
The statement released by the ICPC read: "The attention of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has been drawn to a spurious news report by online medium, Saharareporters titled 'Secret Police, DSS Carts Away Files Implicating President Buhari, Close Aides from ICPC, CCB.'
"The Commission hereby refutes the report by Saharareporters and states unequivocally that there were no files implicating President Tinubu or his close aides at its headquarters or offices across the states. Therefore, the alleged removal of such imaginary files is unfounded and should be disregarded by the public.
"While the Commission acknowledges the role of the media in informing the public, it is deeply concerned by the irresponsible practices and failure to adhere to the principles of the journalism profession exhibited by some media outlets.
"The Commission once again urges media organizations not to allow their platforms to be used to propagate lies and baseless reports by subversive elements. The Commission remains open for clarification and confirmation through its established communication channels."
