The Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni, has condemned
the glaring unprofessional conduct and misuse of firearms by a policeman
at Ebem Ohafia area of Abia State on Friday, 17th April, 2020 which led
to the unfortunate death of one Mr. Ifeanyi Arunsi.
The IGP equally condemns the resort to self-help by some people and the
resultant arson and damage to Government property and operational assets
of the Nigeria Police Force, according to a statement signed by Force
Spokesman, DCP Frank Mba.
Meanwhile, the IGP has set-up a Special Investigation Panel headed by
the DIG Anthony Michael Ogbizi, fdc in charge of the Force Criminal
Investigation Department to carry out a comprehensive investigation into
the unfortunate incident.
The Panel will review police actions and inactions prior, during and
after the death of Mr. Ifeanyi Arunsi and the circumstances surrounding
the attack on the police station and damage to property.
In a related development, the IGP has ordered the immediate deployment
of CP Janet Agbede as the new Commissioner of Police, Abia State. She
takes over from CP Okon Ene who has been redeployed to the Force
Headquarters, Abuja.
While condoling the family and friends of the Late Ifeanyi Arunsi, the
IGP enjoins the people of Ebem Ohafia in Abia State not to take the laws
into their own hands but rather allow the course of justice to prevail
at all times. He assures that the investigation into this case will be
swift and thorough noting that justice will surely be done to all
parties.