The lawmaker representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District, Senator Isa Misau, had accused him of having an affair with a junior female colleague.
A copy of the written defence, in which the allegations against Idris were listed in six categories and responded to was obtained by Punch.
The IG challenged the senator to cite a section of the law that prevents him from having romantic relationship with a policewoman.
According to the IGP, Misau’s father married the lawmaker’s mother while in service.
“Until he brings such section of the Police Act, it will amount to discussing the Inspector-General of Police’s private life, which ordinarily should not have been entertained on the floor of the Senate.
“It might be appropriate to remind the senator, whose mother retired from the police as an Inspector of Police and a father who retired from the police as an Assistant Inspector-General of Police, that the Inspector -General of Police is a Moslem and, according to Islamic Law, can marry four wives provided he can love them equally.
“The senator also alleged that the Inspector-General of Police is in a relationship with one Corporal Amina whom he claimed was promoted from the rank of Corporal to an Assistant Superintendent of Police within 12 months.
The IG appeared before the Senate panel on Wednesday.
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