The Peoples Democratic Party has apologised to a former commissioner of Police , Zakari Biu, after criticising his reinstatement by the police, and suggesting Mr. Biu was responsible for the escape of a Boko Haram leader, Kabiru Sokoto.
Mr. Biu was cleared last week of the charge of aiding Mr. Sokoto’s escape.
He was retired after his initial dismissal from the police was quashed.
In criticising the decision by the Police Service Commission, an official of the PDP, who spoke on NTA’s “Good Morning Nigeria”, suggested Mr. Biu was still responsible for the escape.
In a statement, Monday, the PDP national publicity secretary, Olisa Metuh, said the party mentioned in passing, the issue of the reinstatement of Mr. Biu, while discussing the sensitivity and feelings of Nigerians on the war against insurgency on the programme.
“The comment is highly regretted, especially as we are now very much aware that Mr. Zaraki Biu’s exoneration and reinstatement were done in line with extant laws of the country, and is beyond any irregularity.
“We therefore sincerely and honestly apologize to Mr. Zakari Biu, his family, friends and associates, for this highly regrettable slip,” the party said.
