By Oluwatosin Maliki
The Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has strongly condemned the Benue bank robbery, while assuring that the perpetrators would be brought to justice.
On Friday, armed men had stormed Otukpo town in Benue State, attacked five banks, which resulted in the tragic loss of lives of both police officers and innocent civilians.
Following this incident, the Inspector General of Police in a statement issued by the Force spokesman Muyiwa Adejobi, described the incident as a “senseless act of violence”.
The statement read, “In response to this grave incident, the Nigeria Police Force has initiated a comprehensive and coordinated effort to bring the perpetrators of this heinous crime to justice”.
“The IGP has ordered the deployment of additional operational and investigative assets and resources to Otukpo, the Benue State Command, and surrounding states to assist in the swift apprehension of the other fleeing criminals responsible for this atrocity, as a follow-up to the gunning down of two of the armed robbers after a hot chase on Friday.”
Meanwhile, the IGP sent his condolences to the families of the victims, the police chief further noted that assets have been deployed to Benue to aid fishing out of those who masterminded the assault.
“The IGP extends his heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims who were affected by this senseless act of violence”.
“He noted that two of the suspects were gunned down by operatives while attempting to escape, adding that the assailants who orchestrated this brazen act of criminality have indeed ‘murdered sleep’ as their actions have shaken the Otukpo community to its core, assuring the public that every resource and effort will be dedicated to ensuring that these individuals are swiftly apprehended and brought to justice” the statement added.