The Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba, has ordered a full scale investigation into the Tuesday shooting incident at the campaign rally of the All Progressives Congress, in Okrika, Rivers State, during which three policemen were injured and one killed.
He has directed the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge Zone 6 Calabar, Tunde Ogunshakin to take over the investigation and promptly bring to book all the perpetrators, conspirators and sponsors.
Abba further directed a speedy prosecution of suspects arrested in connection with violence across the country, according to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Emmanuel Ojukwu on Wednesday in Abuja.
The IG also noted with grave concern that despite serious warnings, advices and interfaces with political actors to avoid acts of violence in the ongoing electoral process, such acts have continued.
He restated the resolve and commitment of the Nigeria Police Force, in line with its constitutional and statutory mandate, to continue to provide an impartial level playing ground for all political parties to sell their manifestos and woo the electorate.
“The IG deeply regretted the loss of lives of policemen in the course of providing safety in the electoral process. His heart went out to the families of the slain colleagues as he wished the injured officers speedy recovery and return to national duty,” the statement added.
Meanwhile, the IG Special Taskforce on Heinous Crimes, has busted a notorious criminal gang that specialized in snatching of vehicles at different points across the country.
Four suspects linked with these criminal activities have been arrested and 51 vehicles recovered from them.
The police advised members of the public to come forward with proof of ownership and claim them, adding that the vehicles are currently in safe keeping at the IG Special Task Force on Heinous Crime facilities in Abuja, Kaduna and Onitsha, with contact telephone number, 08035557676. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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