Businessman Calls for Improved Investigation Procedures After Being Cleared of Any Connection to Suspect
The Chief Executive Officer of IMRAN ROOFING, Mr. Adegboyega Ayyub, has submitted a formal complaint to the Head of the Detective Unit of the Nigeria Police Force, expressing concerns over what he described as an unnecessary police invitation during an ongoing criminal investigation.
According to the petition, Mr. Ayyub stated that he was invited by a police officer on June 29, 2026, after his phone number reportedly surfaced during the investigation of another mobile phone number linked to a case.
He explained that, in compliance with the invitation, he appeared before investigators alongside his legal representative.
Mr. Ayyub said that during the meeting, he was asked to place a call to the suspected phone number using his mobile device. He noted that the exercise immediately established that he had no personal relationship or connection with the individual under investigation.
The businessman explained that, as a roofing contractor, he regularly receives calls from prospective clients and believes the individual may have contacted him in the past for legitimate business inquiries.
While acknowledging the constitutional responsibility of the Nigeria Police Force to investigate criminal matters, Mr. Ayyub expressed disappointment that he had to suspend his business operations and spend valuable time attending an interview that ultimately confirmed he had no involvement in the matter.
He urged the Police to strengthen preliminary verification procedures before inviting individuals for questioning, arguing that improved investigative processes, proper officer training, and the effective use of available investigative tools would help prevent innocent citizens from being subjected to unnecessary inconvenience.
Mr. Ayyub reaffirmed his commitment to cooperating with lawful investigations whenever required and commended the Nigeria Police Force for its efforts in maintaining law and order across the country.
As of the time of filing this report, the Nigeria Police Force had not issued any official response to the petition.
