The Nigeria Police Force has summoned Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh to its headquarters in Abuja. She is being investigated for criminal defamation, cyberbullying, and forgery, among other charges.
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The invitation was issued on the instruction of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Monitoring Unit.
The invitation letter, dated August 5, 2024, and signed by the Head of the IGP Monitoring Unit, DCP A.A. Elleman, stated that actress Tonto Dikeh’s name prominently appeared in their ongoing investigation.
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.
