The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered intensified operations to identify and apprehend those responsible for an attack in the Rafin Makuku axis of Sakaba Local Government Area of Kebbi State, which claimed the lives of 10 police officers and other civilians.
The directive was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu.
The development followed the deployment of a delegation led by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Operations, Umar Shehu-Nadada, to Kebbi State on Tuesday to engage the state government and other stakeholders on the security situation.
The delegation was also mandated to strengthen ongoing efforts to prevent further attacks, protect vulnerable communities and improve security in the affected areas.
According to the statement, the delegation conveyed Disu’s concern over the deaths of the police officers and civilians and reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to bringing those responsible to justice.
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The IGP directed the deployment of available operational and intelligence resources to identify, track and apprehend the perpetrators.
The statement added that the police delegation reiterated the Force’s commitment to supporting the families of the slain officers in line with its welfare policies.
The police said it would continue to collaborate with the Kebbi State Government, other security agencies and local communities to strengthen security and protect lives and property across the state.
