Worried by the incessant cases of kidnappings and killings in the South-West, the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu says the Force has perfected plans to deploy the Special Anti-Kidnapping Squad to the six states in the South-West geopolitical zone.
The Deputy Inspector General Police in Charge of Operations, Abdulmajid Ali who made the position of the IGP known during a courtesy call to Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State in Akure said that the Squad members are currently undergoing training in Abuja and would be deployed to the region after the exercise.
“The squad members are currently undergoing training in Abuja and will soon be dispatched to Ondo State and other southwest states to curb crimes. I am sent by the Inspector General of Police not only to Ondo State but to other southwest states to see the security architecture on ground and as well as to see how to redesign the security apparatus.
“I decided to start with Ondo before I go to Ekiti and Osun because Ondo being one of the focus states of recent, I believe we need to sit down with my officers here and see how we can merge ahead. I want to let you know that the Inspector General of Police is mindful of what has been happening particularly along the road as well as some of these miscreants disturbing the peace of the people.
“I also want you to know that security is one of the first pillars of any government in doing any service to the people. If security is not provided, there won’t be peace in that area and the governor too will find it difficult to operate. We are aware of our responsibility. The Inspector-General has put in place a very strong team that is on training now and in the next two weeks, they will be out and Ondo and other southwest states have been the place of focus.
“We are deploying them here to take charge of security and to work with our men on the ground. I can assure you that there will be a change when members of the Special Squad are around. I want to assure you that peace will reign again in Ondo State and other southwest states.”