- By Kamil Opeyemi
The Inspector General of Police, OLukayode Egbetokun, has ordered that intensive investigations must be carried out to arrest all those behind the killing of a Divisional Police Officer in Rivers state on Friday.
NPO Reported that SP Bako Angbashim was killed Friday night .
Reacting on Saturday, the Inspector General of Police said nothing must be spared to arrest the criminals.
A statement by Olumuyiwa Adejobi, force spokesman quoted the police boss as condemning what he called the “the gruesome murder of SP Bako Angbashim, who was, at the time of his passing the Divisional Police Officer, Ahoada Division in Rivers State.”
It said the slain DPO was humiliated, gruesomely murdered, and mutilated by some hardened armed criminals in Ahoada area of Rivers State on Friday, 8th September, 2023, while on operation in the area.
The IGP has however ordered immediate investigation, arrest, and prosecution of all the culprits that carried out the heinous and barbaric act; adding that such an act is not only an affront on our national status but also a reflection of lack of patriotism and gross illegality.
The IGP, while emphasizing unequivocally that such nefarious acts against any operative in Nigeria, will not be taken with levity as all the perpetrators will be caused to face the full wrath of the law, extends his deepest condolences to the grieving family, dedicated colleagues and friends of SP Bako Angbashim urging them to embody his dedication, humility, and selflessness.