Popular Nollywood actress Summoned By Police over defamation, others

Information reaching the OsunReporters News has it that the Nigeria Police Force has invited Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh to its headquarters in connection with an investigation into criminal defamation, cyberbullying, and forgery, among other charges.

According to reports, the invitation signed by the Head of the IGP Monitoring Unit, A.A. Elleman, and obtained by our correspondent, was issued by the Inspector-General of Police Monitoring Unit, which is handling the case.

The invitation revealed that the actress’s name prominently appeared in the investigation being conducted by the unit.

The letter read: “This office is investigating a case of criminal defamation, forgery, falsehood, cyberbullying, and criminal conversion reported to the Inspector-General of Police, in which your name and others feature prominently.

“In view of the above, you are kindly requested to attend an interview with the undersigned through SP Aminu Abdullahi Sokoto on 7th August 2024 at 10:00hrs to shed more light on the allegations.

,,,,“Your usual cooperation in this regard would be highly appreciated.”

While confirming the development on Friday, the Force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, said Dikeh was invited following a petition against her, adding that she had been released while the investigation continues.

According to Adejobi: “She was only invited to respond to a petition filed against her, and she has since left the unit, while the investigation continues.”