The Integrity Youth Alliance has dismissed as false and malicious a report published by Sahara Reporters alleging that Mr Victor Egbetokun, son of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), received N100 million from the Anambra State security vote amid rising insecurity.
In a statement issued on Monday and signed by its spokesman, Danjuma Lamido, the group described the publication titled “EXCLUSIVE: IGP’s Son, Victor Egbetokun, Accused Of Receiving N100Million From Anambra Security Vote Amid Rising Insecurity” as a fabrication deliberately designed to tarnish the reputation of Mr Victor Egbetokun and cast aspersions on the office of the Inspector General of Police.
According to the Youth Alliance, Mr Victor Egbetokun acted responsibly and transparently after noticing what it described as a suspicious inflow into his bank account.
The group stated that he immediately instructed his account officer to reverse the transaction and ensure that the funds were returned to their source.
The Alliance further disclosed that Mr Egbetokun subsequently issued a standing instruction to his account officer to promptly notify him of any inflow into his account, a measure it said was taken to prevent any future ambiguity regarding financial transactions. The group noted that these actions underscore his commitment to integrity, probity, and personal accountability.
Reacting to claims in the report that Mr Egbetokun lived an extravagant lifestyle, including the alleged acquisition of luxury vehicles and frequent foreign trips, the IYA described the allegations as baseless and defamatory.
It maintained that Mr Egbetokun is known for his modest, simple, and unassuming lifestyle, adding that he deliberately keeps a low profile and does not trade on his father’s position.
The group also refuted claims that there was a confrontation between the Inspector General of Police and his son over the alleged funds, describing such assertions as a complete fabrication.
It insisted that no such incident ever occurred and accused Sahara Reporters of attempting to dramatise a non-existent event to advance a malicious narrative.
The Integrity Youth Alliance condemned what it described as sensational journalism driven by the quest for clicks and readership rather than truth and responsible reporting.
It urged Nigerians and the general public to disregard the publication, which it said was aimed at character assassination rather than public enlightenment.
The Alliance concluded by calling on media organisations to uphold integrity, truth, and fairness in their reporting, warning that these values should not be sacrificed for traffic-driven journalism.