The Nigeria Police Force on Friday summoned Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, to its headquarters in Abuja in connection with an investigation into criminal defamation, cyberbullying, and forgery, among other charges.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, said the invitation was on the instruction of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Monitoring Unit.
The invitation letter dated August 5, 2024, signed by the Head of the IGP Monitoring Unit, DCP A.A. Elleman revealed that Tonto Dikeh’s name appeared prominently in the investigation being conducted by the unit.
According to the invitation, “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.”
Force PRO, who said Dikeh was invited as a result of a petition against her, also confirmed that she was later 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,” Adejobi said.
