IGP Sends Police After ‘Attackers’ Of DCP In Bayelsa – Channels Television
The acting Inspector General of Police, Mr Mohammed Adamu, has condemned the attack on a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in Brass, Bayelsa State.
In a series of tweets on Monday, the police ordered the immediate arrest, comprehensive investigation, as well as diligent prosecution of persons involved, no matter their positions in society.
He described the incident which occurred on Sunday as “unwarranted and unprovoked”, and warned that such brazen acts of impunity would not be condoned under his watch.
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The police revealed that a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) was attacked in a similar incident in Umuahia, for “defending the sanctity of the electoral system” at a collation centre the Abia State capital.
They, however, said five male suspects have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the incident.
“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,” one of the tweets read.
Meanwhile, the police boss commended all Nigerians, whom, by their words and actions have identified with the Force.
He thanked them for condemning the attacks he said were “barbaric and uncivilised actions” against police officers performing their legitimate duties.
Mr Adamu said the two officers were safe and in good health, and not under any form of unlawful restraint or detention.
Ag. IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni has decried the attack on a DCP in Brass, Bayelsa State, yesterday, Sunday, 24/02/2019 and has ordered for the immediate arrest, comprehensive investigation & diligent prosecution of persons involved, no matter their positions in society.#AskThePolice
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) February 25, 2019
The IGP, who described the incident as unwarranted and unprovoked, warns that under his watch, such brazen acts of impunity will not be condoned.#AskThePolice
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) February 25, 2019
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.#AskThePolice
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) February 25, 2019
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.#AskThePolice
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) February 25, 2019
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.#AskThePolice
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) February 25, 2019
The IGP reassures the public that the two Officers are safe and in good health and are not under any form of unlawful restraint or detention.#AskThePolice
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) February 25, 2019
