Priest in charge of St. James the Greater Parish Catholic Church Ugbawka
in Enugu state, a statement signed by DCP Frank Mba, Force Spokesman has
said.
The statement added “Consequently, crack detectives from the
IGP-Intelligence Response Unit (IRT), the Forensic and Homicide sections
of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) have been deployed
to Enugu State to complement the Command in their investigations into
the unfortunate incident.
“In addition, the AIG in charge of Zone 9 Headquarters has been directed
to mobilize more units of Police Mobile Force (PMF) personnel to black
spots in Enugu State.
“In a similar vein, intensified operations have commenced for the rescue
of RCCG Pastors who were abducted along J3 Area of Ogbere on their way
to Lagos from the Eastern part of the Country.
“Tactical and Operational assets of the Force have been deployed with
the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command taking the lead-role in
the search and rescue operations.
The IGP, while condemning the killing of the Catholic priest and the
abduction of the clergymen, calls for calm and assures that the
perpetrators will not go unpunished. He therefore enjoins the public to
avail the Police with credible information that will assist in
apprehending the criminals.
DCP FRANK MBA
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS
ABUJA