2019 Election: IGP decries the unwarranted and unprovoked attack on police

– 2019 Election: IGP Adamu Mohammad decried the unwarranted and unprovoked attack on police officers

– He declared that such impunity would not be allowed under his watch

According to the latest statement released by the Nigerian Police Force NPF, the Inspector General of Police, Adamu Mohammad has decried the unwarranted and unprovoked attack on a DCP in Brass, Bayelsa state, Yesterday after the just concluded 2019 Presidential and National Assembly election.

Also the statement made it known that five suspects have been arrested in Umuahia, Abia State over attack on a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), who was defending a collation center in the state.

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The IGP in his statement made it known that such impunity wouldn’t be allowed under his watch.

Below is a statement as released by the Police

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
The IGP, who described the incident as unwarranted and unprovoked, warns that under his watch, such brazen acts of impunity will not be condoned.
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.
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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