The Acting Inspector General of Police,
Kayode Egbetokun, condemned the killing of one Rivers state DPO, attaches to Ahoada Division in the state after he was killed by suspected cult members in a fierce gun battle.
This was contained in a statement issued out by the force on the 9th of September, 2023 through its Public Relation Officer, Prince Adejobi Olumuyiwa. The force condemned the killing stating that it a blatant assault and it against the law.
The police force revealed it has commenced probe into the action and a unrelenting investigation.
According to the statement,
IGP CONDEMNS COWARDLY KILLING OF SP BAKO ANGBASHIM IN RIVERS STATE; ORDERS SWIFT AND UNRELENTING INVESTIGATION
The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D, NPM, stands resolutely appalled by the cowardly and utterly mindless killing of SP Bako Angbashim, who was, at the time of his passing, the Divisional Police Officer, Ahoada Division in Rivers State.
He noted that the despicable act is not only an attack on the Nigeria Police Force but also a blatant assault on the very fabric of law, order, and security within our nation, adding that SP Bako Angbashim was not just a police officer; but was a shield against chaos, and an embodiment of unwavering commitment to duty.
The IGP while emphasizing unequivocally that such nefarious acts against any operative of the Force will not be tolerated, assured that the relentless pursuit of justice begins immediately, and the culprits behind this heinous crime will be firecely pursued, apprehended, and made to face the full fury of the law.
The Inspector-General of Police extends his deepest condolences to the grieving family of SP Bako Angbashim, his dedicated colleagues, and every Nigerian who mourns the loss of a true hero in the Force’s quest for peace and security.
ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, mnipr, mipra,
Force Public Relations Officer,
Force Headquarters,
Abuja
9th September, 2023” [CONTINUE READING HERE]>>>
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