•••Orders Urgent Investigation Into Attack, Killing And Abduction
By John Ugo, Awka
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has condemned in strong terms the attack on a United States Consulate convoy, in which some persons were murdered and burnt.
Seven persons on Tuesday burnt beyond recognition in Osemale road Atani the headquarters of Ogbaru local government area of Anambra’ state.
Among those who lost their lives were US Embassy local staff and Mobile police Officers, while their official vehicles were also set ablaze in the process.
Two others were reportedly abducted by unknown Gunmen.
The victims were said to be visiting the community to assess its proneness to erosions as part of their humanitarian efforts.
The IGP Usman had expressed shock at the attack, describing it as an indication of the non-state actors’ callousness and an act of wickedness to humanity, most especially to their kinsmen who have been considered to enjoy aids and palliatives from the attacked diplomats.
He stressed that the act is indeed evil and inhuman.
The IGP has ordered an immediate and full-scale investigation into the attacks.
He also charged the investigative team to ensure the culprits and their sponsors are arrested and brought to book at the earliest possible time.
The IGP warned all the non-state actors to cease their nefarious activities as the Nigeria Police Force, in synergy with other security agencies, would not hesitate to clamp down on them and their sponsors to rid the nation of their unpatriotic and disruptive activities.
Similarly, the Inspector-General of Police, who commiserated with the US Consulate on the brazen murder and abduction of her local staff, and the families of the officers who paid the supreme price, assured that all hands are on deck to ensure the rescue of those abducted.
He expressed the openness of the NPF to work with all foreign presence in the country to ensure the security of their assets and personnel.
He said that the Police were committed to the safety and security of all and sundry, including visitors and diplomats within the country.
