The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Solomon Arase has reacted to the alleged killing of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Mathew Akpos by men suspected to be members of Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) team.
Vanguard reports that Akpos was murdered at the Amarata area of Yenagoa in Bayelsa state around 5pm on Monday, May 16, 2016.
Arase
has asked some aggrieved citizens to be calm, adding that the police
will make sure those found guilty are brought to book.
Daily Post reports that the police force spokesman, Bisi Kolawole issued a statement saying “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.”
Eyewitness reports say Mathew Akpos was shot by the suspected police officers, while he was struggling with them.
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