The Acting Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has ordered a thorough probe into the murder of SP Bako Angbashim, the Divisional Police Officer for Ahoada Division in Rivers State.
The incident occurred on Friday when Bako was on an operation in the Ahoada area and was attacked by gunmen.
In a statement on Saturday, the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, announced that the IGP has directed the immediate arrest and prosecution of all the culprits involved in this heinous and barbaric act.
Egbetokun emphasized that such an act not only undermined national status but also reflected a lack of patriotism and gross illegality.
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The full statement read:
“PRESS RELEASE
IGP CONDEMNS GRUESOME MURDER OF SP BAKO ANGBASHIM IN RIVERS STATE; ORDERS IMMEDIATE ARREST, PROSECUTION OF CULPRITS
“The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has condemned the gruesome murder of SP Bako Angbashim, who was, at the time of his passing the Divisional Police Officer, Ahoada Division in Rivers State.
“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 a 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.”
