Why We Can't Arrest Asari Dokubo ––Nigeria Police

“I am not afraid of arrest. I am saying it bold and clear without mincing words, Nigeria will be history if I am arrested. I am daring them to arrest me if they can. If they don’t, they are cowards and shame on them.” These were the words of Asari Dokubo, a militant leader, daring the police or anyone to arrest him for his threat to set Nigeria on fire if President Goodluck Jonathan is not elected in 2015. The President, the police, the military, the SSS and others kept quiet in a move many believed to be due to the fact that Asari is close to the President and enjoys billions of Naira contract from him. Anyway, the Police now have something to say. See their claims below... Police Force spokesman, CSP Frank Mba said, “If we find anybody committing any offence, we will bring the full weight of the law on them. But, we will not go out of our way to get involved in chasing frivolities; we are not politicians, we are a law enforcement agency. “We won’t be dragged into any controversy. If the police or any other security agency deems it relevant and exigent to carry out its function, it will carry it out. The most important thing is that the Nigeria Police Force is a creation of law and guided by law. “We will not be stampeded into controversies or unnecessary political crossfire. We will focus on our job and act when it’s necessary for us.” You may wish to know that Pastor Tunde Bakare was summoned for questioning by the security agencies over comments he made while preaching in his church few months back. But now the Police is saying what no one can really understand. Hmmm...Nigeria we hail thee!