Police denys ‘going digital’ media report.. says no partnership at all with Ace of Spade Consult

June 23 14:47 2019 by The Ajasa News Print This Article

By Martin Odiete

The Nigeria Police has stated that at no time had they planned to run a ‘Police background check on Nigerians or foreigners stating that the purported story making the round in the media is totally false.

In a statement released Sunday afternoon by the Force Public Relation Officer, DCP Frank Mbah, the police stated unequivocally that they have not entered into any partnership with the so called Ace of Spade Consult Nigeria Limited.

The Release read, “The attention of the Nigeria Police Force has been drawn to a publication in some sections of the media credited to one Ace of Spades Consult Nigeria Limited, stating that ‘‘individuals and legal entity (both foreign and domestic) will from 1st July, 2019 have the opportunity to sign up and acquire a Police Background Check Number (PBCN), through a dedicated website which will be unveiled soon’’.

“While restating the commitment of the Nigeria Police under its current leadership to continue to work with private entities in evolving technologically driven solutions for addressing security challenges within our country, the Force however wishes to state that in the instant case, the claims by Ace of Spades Consult are unfortunately a pack of lies. The Nigeria Police Force has no plans whatsoever to unveil any such dedicated website for purposes of carrying out background checks in the manner stated in the publication.

The Nigeria Police there advised both Nigerians and Foreigners alike not to allow themselves to be deceived into parting with their hard-earned money.

“By this disclaimer, therefore, members of the public, including corporate entities, are advised not to allow themselves to be wheedled into parting with their hard-earned resources under the pretext of acquiring a Police Background Check Number (PBCN) through Ace of Spades Consult. Any individual or organization that does so, does it at their own expense and risk.

“Meanwhile, the Force has commenced investigations into circumstances surrounding the purported claims and publication,” the Nigeria Police said.