The Inspector-General of Police, (IGP), Solomon Arase, has called for calm over the killing of a police officer, ASP Mathew Akpos, allegedly killed by operatives of the State Command of Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) earlier this month.
The IGP, in a statement made available to The Dream Daily in Abuja by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olabisi Kolawole, assured that the police authorities have waded into the matter to ensure that justice is served.
The statement added: “Upon the receipt of the information, the IGP immediately directed that the matter be investigated to ensure justice is served. Meanwhile, all the Policemen linked with the killing of the officer have been arrested, detained and are presently undergoing investigation, for subsequent prosecution.
“The IGP called on the family and friends of the deceased officer to remain calm and patient as the Police authority will not relent in their efforts to ensure professionalism in carrying out their constitutional assignment.”
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