Nollywood actress and politician, Tonto Dikeh has refuted claims of being arrested and detained.
The movie star, via her Instagram page, noted how rumours have been peddling around of her being arrested. Refuting the claims, Tonto stated that she was never arrested neither was she detained by the police or any law enforcement agency of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. She made it known that she is in her house enjoying the goodness of God.
Tonto noted how she is a law abiding citizen and in her position as a member of the diplomatic society, she owes a higher duty to live above board in all she does. She avowed that there is a world difference between helping law enforcement agencies to effectively do their jobs and actually getting involved in crimes.
The single mother of one, made it know that at no point in her life has there ever been a search warrant, arrest warrant or any other form of warrant from the Nigeria police to her humble self.
“THIS IS TO SHUT DOWN RUMOUR BEING PEDDLED BY JOBLESS PERSONS THAT I WAS ARRESTED
Let me categorically state that I was not arrested neither was i detained by the police or any law enforcement agency of the Federal Republic of Nigeria I am in my house enjoying the goodness of God.
I am a law abiding citizen and in my position as a member of the diplomatic society I owe a higher duty to live above board in all I do, getting involved in crime and criminalities is not one of the things I can be involved in.
There is a world of difference between helping law enforcement agencies to effectively do their jobs and actually getting involved in crime.
At no point in my life has there ever been a search warrant, arrest warrant or any other form of warrant from the Good office of the Nigeria police to my humble self.
Whatever the rumour peddlers are up to, I really don’t care, my commitment is to the Federal Republic of Nigeria as a law abiding citizen and to this end I will always honour invitations extended to me whether to help the law enforcement agencies in their job or to provide clarifications on issues. This is without prejudice to the fact that I will exercise my rights against anyone, persons or group of persons who attempt to peddle fake stories about me or my brand or defame my character. I will come for you with the Law.
This is just to let those behind this false Narrative know that they failed woefully.
Thank you and God bless you all.
Her excellency,
Ambassador King Tonto Dikeh”.
Days back, Tonto Dikeh earned backlash as she supported President Tinubu and even brought out some statistics to back her claim that the President was doing his job well. She also advised people to act wisely, with the inference that there was no need for a nationwide protest.
Before the protest, Tonto Dikeh had written a letter to Nigerians against embarking on a protest. She stated that she understands their frustration and concerns regarding the current state of their nation; however, she believes that the approach may not be the most effective method. Tonto suggested establishing a representative group that can meet with the President and advocate on their behalf.
