Melaye: IGP must appear on Wednesday

ABUJA—INSPECTOR General of Police, IGP, Ibrahim Idris who was billed to appear before the Senate yesterday to brief the lawmakers at plenary on the ordeal of Chairman, Senate Committee on the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Senator Dino Melaye, APC Kogi West, in the hands of the Police on alleged illegal possession of ammunition, shunned the upper chamber.

The IGP, who failed to appear, was said to have travelled with President Muhammadu Buhari on a visit to Bauchi State. He was, however, re-summoned to appear next Wednesday at 11am. Meanwhile, Senate President, Bukola Saraki, said yesterday that the dignity and Integrity of the Senate must be protected, and that the IGP must appear on Wednesday at plenary.