Rivers Political Unrest : IGP Calls For Probe Into Omuma Killings In Rivers State

......Commiserates with Family, Loved Ones of Deceased

By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode  Egbetokun has condemned the recent outbreak of violence and breakdown of law and order 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 tragic deaths of a Police Officer  Inspector David Mgbada, and Samuel Nwigwe, a vigilante member at Eberi-Omuma in Omuma Local Government Area.

In a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP directed the Commissioner of Police in Rivers State, CP Olatunji Disu, to heighten security measures across the state and institute thorough investigations into the killing of the police officer and the vigilante operative.

According to the statement, the IGP has 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 vigilante member. 

The IGP warned 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 statement also condole families, friends, and colleagues of the deceased police officer and the vigilante member noting that their dedication and sacrifice in the line of duty will not be taken for granted. 

The Inspector General of Police calls on all residents and political stakeholders in the State to exercise restraint and seek peaceful means of resolving differences.