The International Criminal Police Organization, INTERPOL, has summoned an Ibadan-based broadcaster, Peter Olasupo to appeal in its office over alleged criminal defamation and cyber-stalking.

Peter is expected to appeal at the INTERPOL’s office on 13th January, 2025.

The broadcaster confirmed the invitation via a statement he posted on his Facebook page.

The statement was obtained by DAILY POST on Sunday.

Peter said that he received a letter report to INTERPOL headquarters at force headquarters, Shehu Shagari Way, Garki, Abuja, on Monday, 30th December, 2024, at 11:00 am in furtherance of the investigation.

He added that upon receiving the letter through his boss, the boss immediately contacted a lawyer who responded on his behalf.

He maintained that he has been rescheduled to appear at INTERPOL’s office on Monday, 13th January, 2025.

Olasupo said, “I recently received a letter with the headline Investigation Activities/Invitation Letter from the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), informing me of an investigation into allegations of Criminal Defamation and Cyberstalking involving me. They requested that I report to INTERPOL Headquarters at Force Headquarters, Shehu Shagari Way, Garki, Abuja, on Monday, 30th December 2024, at 11:00 AM in furtherance of the investigation.

“Upon receiving the letter through my boss, my boss immediately contacted our able lawyer Barr. Yomi Ogunlola, who responded on my behalf, resulting in a rescheduled appearance date of Monday, 13th January 2025.

“Now, I have so many questions: Who reported me to INTERPOL? Why INTERPOL? Who is defaming who? And who is cyberstalking who? My Lord, I am innocent of these allegations

“At the moment, I don’t have full details of the matter, but I will present myself at their office and fully cooperate with INTERPOL’s investigation into the alleged case. However, I am curious— why must I report to the Abuja office? Why can’t I report to the Nigeria Police Headquarters at the Oyo State Command, Eleyele, Ibadan, or even their Lagos office, which would be easier for me to reach by train?

“INTERPOL, if you truly want to facilitate this process, shouldn’t you at least provide travel allowances? Or will you use police helicopter to carry me? Traveling by air is costly these days, and traveling by road has its risks. Yet, here I am being summoned to Abuja. Nonetheless, I will do what is required.

“To my fans, please know that this will not affect my dedication to doing the right thing or my professionalism, which you all know me for. I remain committed to speaking the truth to those in power”.

When asked for the confirmation, Olasupo confirmed the authenticity of the statement to DAILY POST Sunday night.

Olasupo said, “Good evening Sir. Yes, it’s true oo”.

INTERPOL invites Ibadan-based broadcaster over alleged defamation