…orders immediate arrest of perpetrators
…warns that under his watch such impunity will not be condoned
The Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP M.A Adamu has decried the attack on a Deputy Commissioner of Police in Brass, Bayelsa State, on Sunday, 24th February, 2019 and has ordered for the immediate arrest, comprehensive investigation and diligent prosecution of persons involved, no matter their positions in society.
The IGP, who
described the incident as unwarranted and unprovoked, warned that under
his watch, such brazen acts of impunity will not be condoned.
A
statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Frank MBA noted
that in a related incident, Five (5) male suspects have been arrested in
Umuahia, Abia State over an attack on a Deputy Superintendent of Police
(DSP) who was patriotically defending the sanctity of the electoral
system at a Collation Centre in Umuahia.
“These attacks have once
again highlighted the risks and hazards inherent in policing our clime,
and the need for stakeholders and government at all levels to continue
to support the officers and men of the Force in the discharge of their
responsibilities”, it said.
Meanwhile, the IGP has commended all
Nigerians, whom, by their words and actions, have clearly identified
with the Force by denouncing these barbaric and uncivilized actions
against Police Officers performing their legitimate duties.
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