Kaduna police deny TV station raid, officials’ arrest

The Kaduna State Police Command has refuted allegations that its officers invaded JKD TV/Hamada Radio Network and arrested two staff members.

The command described the allegation as false and misleading, saying the publication was intended to create public pressure and divert attention from an ongoing investigation.

The Kaduna State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, said this in a statement issued on Sunday, September 13, 2026.

Hassan said police officers did not invade the media station and did not arrest or detain any of its staff.

Hassan noted that the station’s General Manager, Charles Abah, was invited over a complaint relating to a matter under investigation.

He said Abah honoured the invitation and was subsequently allowed to leave, while the security guard was not detained.

The police spokesperson expressed concern that a platform published the allegation without verifying the information with the command.

He said it was more troubling that a follow-up publication, 48 hours later, repeated the claim that the individuals remained in detention.

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Hassan described the development as a serious failure of basic verification by an organisation whose reports shape public perception of law enforcement.

Hassan said the matter remained under investigation, adding that appropriate legal action would follow where culpability was established.

He urged members of the public to disregard the publication and rely on verified information from the command.

“The Kaduna State Police Command remains focused on its primary role of protecting lives and property, while ensuring that the rule of law is upheld,” Hassan stated.