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Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police, Kayode Agbetokun, has sent out a strong warning that no Stone will be left unturned in finding out the perpetrators of the heinous act of raid on the police headquarters by the men of the Nigerian army on the November 21st 2023.

Egbetokun said while the police force will continue to maintain a strong and functional joint operations with other sister agencies, it would not however sweep under the carpet the afront to peace in the country and deliberate provocation caused by the army.

Egbetokun made the remarks while on a state visit of the Adamwa State Police Command in order to assess the level of damage caused by the attack on the police headquarters, in Yola, Adamawa state.

The police boss while commissirating with the force over the senseless killing of Jacob Daniel, by the men of the Nigerian army described the attack as barbaric and uncalled for and a reminiscent of Boko Haram invasion of police facilities in the past.

“I am in your midst today to share the grief that you have; I was told Inspector Jacob was an excellent officer who was committed to his duty and trusted by both his subordinate and his superior”, he said.

He promised not to leave any stone unturned as investigations are on going with the assurance that such event will never repeat itself.

While stressing that the Headquarters would support the family of the deceased officer and take measures to ensure that the incident was not repeated.

He called on the police officers not to be demoralised by the incident, and go about their normal joint operations with the army and other security agencies in the interest of the country.

While stating his vision and mission, Egbetokum said his vision was to have a well-equipped police force and to double its manpower for the effective policing of the country.

Urging the police officers nationwide to embibe positive attitude to work and shun all evil vices that could dent the image of the police force, also for effective service delivery to earn the trust of Nigerians.

“I have come to tell you that together we are going to change the policing narrative of this country,” he added.

The IGP assured that President Bola Tinubu was passionate about improving the welfare of police personnel in the country.

Earlier on his visit to the governor, the IGP appreciated governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for his support and prompt intervention Over the attack launched on the command making sure that it did not escalate into a major altervation.

The IGP thanked the governor for continued support to the Adamawa state police command and for giving the good people of Adamawa state the dividends of democracy.

“As the IGP my mission is placed on professional competent service delivery, to support the agenda of government in both economic, politics, agriculture through effective policing.”

Stressing that the joint operations between the military and police will continue to succeed, and that they should not see themselves as enemies.

In his remarks, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Babatola Afolabi, said the incident was a big dent on the peace in the state.

He said that the command has made serious efforts in taming the activities of shilla boys criminal gangs, kidnapping, homicide, rape and other heinous crimes in the state.

He urged the IGP to deploy Armoured Personnel Carriers, gun trucks and Hilux vehicles to support the efforts of the command to ensure peace and security across the state.

“The Nigeria Police Force, being the lead agency in internal security, has played its part in making sure that the state is safe, secured and conducive for both economic and social activities”, he said.

There were donations of foodstuff and cash of 100,000 by the Police Community Relations Committee to the deceased Inspector’s family while hunters association also donated two cows to the family.