The Force described the allegation as serious, unsubstantiated and damaging to the institution, while saying any evidence presented by the activist would be treated with urgency and thoroughly investigated.

Reacting to the invitation, Otse said his lawyers were ready and challenged the police to charge him to court if they believed he had committed an offence.

“So when I get to your office, you charge me to court. I can go to court on that same day. My lawyers are on ground,” he said.

The activist maintained his earlier allegation that security agencies were aiding insecurity in the country, saying the police, military, immigration and customs knew what was happening.

“It is the police people that aid insecurity. It is the military men that benefit from insecurity. That’s why it can never stop,” he alleged.

Otse also questioned the continued prevalence of banditry, terrorism and kidnapping despite government spending on security.

“How much is your budget to battle insecurity? How much is your budget? Go and look at your budget and tell me why we still have bandits and terrorists kidnapping people,” he said.

He said he was ready to face the police and military in court over his allegations, adding that he would continue speaking out on issues affecting the country.

“But like I said, why would I want to give you my evidence? I wouldn’t do that. Who would take you to court? You understand? When you’re ready, I’m ready. Face the love, don’t play,” he said.

Otse also accused Nigerians of defending security agencies after his allegations, despite routinely criticising the police and military over insecurity.

He said his comments were aimed at holding public institutions accountable and maintained that he stood by his allegations.

“I’m proud of myself that right in their faces I said what I had to say and to tell them that the insecurity going on in Nigeria, it is aided by them. I stand by my words,” he said.

The activist, however, acknowledged the poor welfare of police officers, saying the government needed to improve their working conditions to strengthen security in the country.

He said, “There is no welfare for the Nigerian police. If you want Nigeria’s security to be tightened, you have to take care of our policemen. Take care of them.”

Otse’s latest comments came weeks after he accused the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2 Command, Moshood Jimoh, of corruption in connection with the investigation of the case involving businessman Ahmed Tajudeen Akanbi.

The police subsequently confirmed that Jimoh had been invited for questioning as part of an internal administrative review and also invited Otse to substantiate his allegations.

The Force said the criminal matter linked to the claims was already before a court following advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions.

Otse said the police had initially taken weeks to respond to his allegations against Jimoh but moved quickly to issue a statement over his recent comments on checkpoint kidnappings.

He alleged that he had released evidence relating to the case, including claims of torture of suspects, but that the police did not initially respond until he released additional material.

The activist also repeated his controversial claim that politicians use cattle to launder money, arguing that Fulani herders were victims of political manipulation.

He concluded by saying he was ready to face the police whenever they chose to proceed against him.

“For the police, I’m very, very ready for you guys. 100 per cent. I’m ready to show you that you people aid insecurity. You people aid banditry and terrorism in this country,” he said.

“Let’s meet in court. The evidence will be tendered there.”

Mikey Moore opened the scoring in the 41st minute with a fierce strike from the edge of the box, before Dominic Solanke doubled the lead in the 45th minute. Savio scored Tottenham’s fourth 11 minutes after his introduction and also played a major role in Ben Davies’ fifth goal.

The result helped Spurs put last Saturday’s disappointing defeat by Brentford behind them and secured a mouth-watering trip to Anfield.

Leeds will face either Chelsea or Luton Town, who meet on Thursday night, while Fulham’s game against AFC Wimbledon will determine West Ham’s third-round opponents.

Fleetwood, the only League Two club still in the competition, will host Sheffield United after beating Shrewsbury Town 4-0. Norwich, Hull, Wolves, Newcastle and Everton also progressed and will now face Premier League opposition.

The third-round ties will be played across the weeks beginning Monday, September 7 and Monday, September 14, with the split schedule designed to avoid clashes with the opening rounds of the Champions League and Europa League.

Carabao Cup third-round fixtures
Crystal Palace v Middlesbrough
Manchester United v Brighton
Manchester City v Norwich
Sunderland v Hull
Ipswich v Arsenal
Coventry v Aston Villa
Bournemouth v Lincoln
Liverpool v Tottenham
Chelsea or Luton Town v Leeds
Millwall v Newcastle
Fleetwood v Sheffield United
Everton v Wolves
Leyton Orient v Bradford City
Reading v Brentford
Peterborough v Barnsley
West Ham v Fulham or AFC Wimbledon

In another clip, JJC Skillz asked Funke, “Mama Ibeji, are we playing games?”

She replied, “Yess ooo.”

The former couple was also spotted at the Eiffel Tower in Paris and at a PlayStation section alongside their children.

In other news, popular Nigerian skit maker Akinyoola Ayoola, also known as Kamo State, has cleared the air over claims that he is no longer close to actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele.

Kamo said there is no disagreement between them, explaining that they have simply become busier with their different careers, making it harder to appear together as often as before.

Kamo spoke on the matter during an interview with BBC Yoruba on Wednesday after rumours spread that their relationship had broken down because they were no longer being seen together regularly.

He explained that he had admired Funke Akindele long before they met.

According to him, she had always been someone he looked up to in the entertainment industry.