Wednesday, June 15, 2016

SARS men arrested for killing ASP

The Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, yesterday said that operatives of the Special Anti- Robbery Squad (SARS), Bayelsa State Police Command, who killed an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Mathew Akpos, had been arrested.

According to Arase, all the policemen linked with the killing of the officer have been arrested, detained and are presently undergoing investigation for subsequent prosecution. Akpos was allegedly killed by officials of SARS earlier this month.
Aggrieved citizens embarked on a huge protest over Akpos’ murder. Arase, urged Nigerians to be calm. He added that police authorities have intervened in the matter to ensure that justice was served.
The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Olabisi Kolawole, said: “Upon the receipt of the information, the IG immediately directed that the matter be investigated to ensure justice is served.
“The IG called on the family and friends of the deceased officer to remain calm and patient as the police authorities will not relent in their efforts to ensure professionalism in carrying out their constitutional assignment.”https://newtelegraphonline.com/sars-men-arrested-killing-asp/

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