Regrets the death of one Policeman and the serious bullet injury on three Policemen
The
Inspector-General of Police, IGP Suleiman Abba has ordered a full-scale investigation into the shooting incident
yesterday, 17th February, 2015 at the campaign rally of the All
Progressives Congress (APC), 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, AIG Johnson Tunde
Ogunshakin to take over the investigation and promptly bring to book all the
perpetrators, conspirators and sponsors.
He further directed a judicious
prosecution of suspects arrested in connection with violence across the
country.
The IGP
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.
However,
the IGP restated the resolve and commitment of the Nigeria Police Force, and in
line with its constitutional and statutory mandate, to continue to provide an
impartial level playing ground for all political parties to sell their
manifestoes and woo the electorate.
The IGP 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.
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