OTURKPO ROBBERY: IGP READS RIOT ACT.

…PUTS COMMANDS, FORMATIONS ON ALERT.

…DEPLOYS ASSETS, TASK CP BENUE, SURROUNDING STATES TO FISH OUT PERPETRATORS

…AS POLICE CONFIRMS KILLING TWO SUSPECTS WHILE ON CHASE.

… BEMOANS UNFORTUNATE LOSS OF OFFICERS AND CIVILIAN LIVES DURING THE ILL-FATED ROBBERY OPERATION.

The Inspector- General Of Police, Against. IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun Strongly condems the recent armed bank robbery In Oturkpo, Benue State which resulted in the tragic loss of lives of both police officers and innocent civilians. This act of violence is an assault on the principles of peace, security and justice that the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies work tirelessly to uphold.

The IGP Extends his heart felt condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims who were affected by the Senseless act of violence. He noted that two suspects were gunned down by operatives while attempting to escape, adding that the assailants who orchestrated this brazen act of Criminality have indeed “Murdered Sleep” as their actions have shaken the Oturkpo community to it’s core, assuring the public that every resource effort will be dedicated to ensuring that these individuals are swiftly apprehended and brought to justice.

In response to the grievous incident, The Nigeria Police Force has initiated a comprehensive and coordinated effort to bring the perpetrators of this heinous crime to justice. The IGP has ordered the deployment of additional operational and investigative assets, resources to Oturkpo, The Benue State Command and Surrounding States to Assist in the Swift Apprehension of the other fleeing criminals responsible for this atrocity, as a follow up to the gunning down of the two of the armed robbers after a hot chase on Friday.In the same vein going by this incident, the IGP has put all Commands and formations on red alert to avert any further deadly attacks on our institutions and innocent citizens of Nigeria, More so that the Oturkpo attack was an elderly warning sign of the ” Ember Month” Challenges which is often Characterized by bank robbery and other Related Crimes.

We therefore call upon the public to remain calm and cooperate with the authorities by providing any information that may aid in the investigation and pursuit of the suspects . Your assistance is invaluable in our mission to restore Safety and Security in the Affected Areas also across the length and breadth of Nigeria. In the wake of this tragedy, The IGP reiterates The NPF’s Commitment to the Safety And Security of the Nigerian People, Standing united against acts of violence and criminality