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), Mr. Mathew Akpos, have 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 operatives of SARS,
earlier this month. A huge protest was carried by aggrieved citizens over the
manner Akpos was killed. Arase, urged Nigerians to be calm, adding that Police
authorities have waded into the matter to ensure that justice was served.
The Force
Public Relations Officer, Assistant Commissioner of Police, (ACP), Olabisi Kolawole,
said: “Upon the receipt
of the information, the IGP immediately directed that the matter be
investigated to ensure justice is served. The IGP called on the family and
friends of the deceased officer to remain calm and patient as the Police
authority will not relent in their efforts to ensure professionalism in
carrying out their constitutional assignment.”
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