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From Molly Kilete, Abuja
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has condemned the recent outbreak of violence at various Local Government Council secretariats in Rivers State, where supporters of two political factions clashed over the tenure of local government council chairmen, which led to the death of a Police Officer – Inspector David Mgbada, and Samuel Nwigwe, a vigilante member at Eberi-Omuma in Omuma Local Government Area.
In response to these heinous acts, the IGP directed the Commissioner of Police in Rivers State, Olatunji Disu, to heighten security measures across the state and institute thorough investigations into the killing of the police officer and the vigilance operative, as well as the general violence which erupted in the state.
The IGP specifically deployed operatives of the Force Intelligence Response Team (IRT) to assist the Rivers State Command in apprehending the killers of the police officer and the vigilance member.
The IGP seriously warns individuals and groups of people who have a penchant for senseless attacks and mindless killings of police officers and other security operatives across the country to desist, forthwith, as the fullest force of the law will be meted on them.
The CP was also directed to focus on increased patrols, strategic deployment of officers, and enhanced intelligence operations to prevent further violence and ensure the safety of all residents.
The IGP, while condoling with the families, friends, and colleagues of the deceased police officer and the vigilance member, said their dedication and sacrifice in the line of duty will not be taken for granted.
The Inspector General of Police called on all residents and political stakeholders in the state to exercise restraint and seek peaceful means of resolving differences.
