“You’re Also a Criminal If You Beg Police to Release a Criminal” – Former Police Spokesman Olumuyiwa Adejobi

• Former police spokesman Olumuyiwa Adejobi has stated that anyone who pressures security agencies to release or pardon a criminal should also be considered a criminal.
• The former police spokesman further argued that anyone who attempts to influence security agencies to release or pardon a criminal suspect should also be regarded as complicit.

Former Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has stirred conversations online after issuing a strong warning against individuals who pressure law enforcement agencies to release suspected criminals.

In a statement shared on his X account, Adejobi said he remains committed to fighting crime and criminality, regardless of public pressure or personal appeals.

“I always maintain my stance and principles when it comes to fighting crimes and criminality. Don’t even bother to contact me, pleading for a criminal. It’s shameful, and it won’t work out well,” he wrote.

The former police spokesman further argued that anyone who attempts to influence security agencies to release or pardon a criminal suspect should also be regarded as complicit.

“Anyone begging and mounting pressure on the police and security agencies to release or pardon a criminal or overlook a crime is also a criminal. No two ways about it. Check yourself,” he stated.

Adejobi stressed the need for collective responsibility in tackling insecurity and crime, urging Nigerians to remain firm in supporting efforts to uphold the law.

“We need to stand firm, remain resolute in curbing crimes and vices in our society, collectively. Ire oo,” he added.

His comments have since generated mixed reactions online, with some Nigerians agreeing that interference in criminal investigations undermines justice, while others argued that every suspect deserves due process and fair treatment under the law.