The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Mohammed Abubakar has said that the allegations made against the police authority by the governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole over the death of his private secretary, Olaitan Oyerinde are unfounded.

The Edo state governor had at a national summit on security in Abuja on Thursday, he called for the sack of the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for alleged complacency in unraveling the murder of late Mr Oyerinde.

Mr Oshiomhole, who was speaking on Thursday in Abuja during the launch of the new Code of Conduct for the Nigerian police, alleged that both the assassin and the weapon used to murder the late Oyerinde were in police detention as at the time the assassination was carried out.

Mr Mohammed, at a meeting with senior officers of the force in Abuja on Friday, stated the police authority will reply the Edo state governor appropriately.

He however warned all senior police officers including Commissioners of police to ensure that the newly introduced Code of Conduct for officers of the Nigerian Police force is strictly complied with.

The Police boss added that despite some shortcomings in terms of logistics, all the nation’s police officers will be closely monitored to ensure compliance.

Mr Mohammed appealed to members of the public to take advantage of the Code of Conduct and report erring officers caught violating the code.

Special Adviser and Principal Secretary to the Edo State Governor, was shot and killed at his residence on the 4th of May, 2012 in Benin City by suspected assassins.