Police Invite Nollywood Actress, Tonto Dikeh to Force Headquarters

The Nigeria Police Force stated on Friday that it has invited Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh to its headquarters as part of an investigation into criminal defamation, cyberbullying, and forgery, among other accusations.

The invitation was issued on the instructions of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Monitoring Unit, which, according to Force PRO ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, is overseeing the investigation.

The invitation letter, dated August 5, 2024, and signed by the Head of the IGP Monitoring Unit, DCP A.A. Elleman, discloses that Tonto Dikeh's name figured significantly in the unit's inquiry.

It said, “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.

“In view of 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.”

ACP Adejobi who said Dikeh was invited as a result of a petition against her also confirmed that she was leter been released while 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.”