The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) through its tweeter handle has condemned the attack on a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in Brass, Bayelsa state during the election period and has promised to carry out intensive investigation and the prosecution of those who perpetrated the act.
In a series of tweets, the NPF tweeted thus:
Ag. IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni has decried the attack on a DCP in Brass, Bayelsa State, yesterday, Sunday, 24/02/2019 and has ordered for the immediate arrest, comprehensive investigation & diligent prosecution of persons involved, no matter their positions in society.#AskThePolice
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) February 25, 2019
In a related incident, Five (5) male suspects have been arrested in Umuahia, Abia State over an attack on a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) who was patriotically defending the sanctity of the electoral system at a Collation Centre in Umuahia.#AskThePolice
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) February 25, 2019
These attacks have once again highlighted the risks and hazards inherent in policing our clime, and the need for stakeholders and government at all levels to continue to support the officers and men of the Force in the discharge of their responsibilities.#AskThePolice
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) February 25, 2019
The IGP reassures the public that the two Officers are safe and in good health and are not under any form of unlawful restraint or detention.#AskThePolice
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) February 25, 2019
