The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has deployed a special squad to arrest the rising violence across the country.
He ordered all Police Mobile Force squadrons to maintain at least one fully equipped, combat-ready unit on constant standby, effective immediately.
He gave the directive yesterday during a meeting with Squadron Commanders in Abuja as bandits struck in Kwara, Benue and Sokoto States, killing 21 persons.
In the past weeks, the attacks on hapless citizens have escalated with increased attacks reported in Plateau, Benue, Enugu and other parts of the country.
Addressing his squadron commanders during the meeting, the IG stressed that the standby units must be prepared to provide rapid support to state commands in times of crisis, high-risk operations, or emergency interventions.
