Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has met with the Ekiti State Governor, Abiodun Oyebanji, and the Senate Majority Leader, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele, at the Force Headquarters over violent attacks that occurred in Emure-Ekiti leading to the murder of two traditional rulers, and the abduction of pupils and teachers.
President Bola Tinubu, had on Thursday, ordered the police Chief to ensure that the perpetrators are arrested and prosecuted.
The IG had promptly ordered the deployment of a police helicopter, Armoured Personnel Carriers, Police Intelligence Response Team and Special Tactical Squad operatives, and police Mobile Force personnel, to augment the manpower already deployed to the state for special operation
These developments were made known at the Force Headquarters, to the visiting Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, and the Senate Majority Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele
Force Public Relations Officer, in a statement on Thursday, had earlier revealed that the Nigeria Police Force had arrested 13 suspects in connection with the violent attacks, following a preliminary investigation.
He noted that the IG had expressed the commitment to addressing the challenge, ensuring that the perpetrators are brought to book and the kidnapped pupils rescued unhurt.
“In addition, the IG has ordered the deployment of police helicopter, Armored Personnel Carriers, IRT and STS operatives, and Police Mobile Force personnel, to augment the manpower already deployed to Ekiti for the special operations. ”
Egbetokun has also ordered the immediate deployment of Assistant Inspector General of Police, Abiodun Asabi to Zone 17, Akure, Ondo State, along with additional personnel and assets.
The Zone 17 zonal command of the Nigeria Police Force headquartered in Akure, Ondo State, has a total land mass of about 21,853 square kilometers, and comprises Ondo and Ekiti State police commands.
The FPRO concluded in his statement:
“The Inspector General of Police hereby reiterates the commitment of the NPF to ensuring that justice is served, and those responsible for these heinous acts are brought to book while assuring the public that every necessary measure will be taken to apprehend the perpetrators and prevent a recurrence of such incidents.
Members of the public are urged to remain calm, vigilant, and cooperative with the Police and other security agencies, as we work to restore peace and security to the affected areas.”
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