Peter Olasupo, a popular broadcaster at 32fm in Ibadan, has been called to appear before the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) amid accusations of criminal defamation and cyberstalking.
Olasupo announced on his social media that he was served with an official summons on December 30, 2024, to present himself at the INTERPOL office located at Force Headquarters in Abuja at 11:00 am. The date for his appearance was subsequently shifted to January 13, 2025, after his legal counsel, Barrister Yomi Ogunlola, intervened.
He stated, “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.”
Olasupo expressed his bewilderment over the situation, saying, “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.”
He further questioned the logistics of his summons, noting, “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?”
Olasupo also raised concerns about the financial implications of the journey, humorously suggesting, “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.”
He reassured his supporters, “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.”