The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has strongly condemned the recent killing of two traditional rulers and the abduction of school pupils and teachers in –Ekiti, ordering the immediate deployment of Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Abiodun Asabi to Zone 17 Akure, along with additional personnel and assets
In a statement by the police chief, the newly posted AIG has been tasked with overseeing a comprehensive and coordinated security response to bring an end to the unfortunate security incidents in Ekiti, and parts of Ondo State.
The Inspector-General who expressed his deepest condolences to the Government and people of Ekiti State, reiterated the commitment of the NPF to ensuring that justice is served, and those responsible for these heinous acts are brought to book.
Egbetokun urged members of the public to remain calm, vigilant, and cooperative with the Police and other security agencies, as we work to restore peace and security to the affected areas.
Meanwhile, state police say preliminary investigations have led to the arrest of thirteen suspects who are currently assisting the Police with the investigation process.
