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Mohammed Adamu, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has “condemned the unprovoked and violent attack on policemen and damage to police operational vehicles and other assets” by alleged protesters demanding a disbandment to Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Ughelli, Delta State.
In a statement on Friday, Frank Mba, Force Spokesperson, disclosed that the incident which occurred on Thursday, resulted in the unfortunate death of one Police officer, Corporal Etaga Stanley attached to ‘A’ Division, Ughelli, Delta State who was attacked and brutally murdered allegedly by the protesters.
Mba noted that another Sergeant, Patrick Okuone was also left with serious body injury sustained from gunshot by the protesters.
“The protesters also carted away one (1) service AK47 rifle with breach no 56-2609008 and 25 rounds of live ammunition that was with the deceased at the time of the incident,” he added.
The IGP, according to the statement, described the incident as cruel and unwarranted, warning that “the Force will no longer tolerate any attack on its personnel or any member of the law enforcement community by any individual or group protesting under any guise.
“The IGP notes that protest by citizens remain a legitimate means for airing their concerns and views. It must however be carried out with all sense of responsibility and within the confines of the law.
“The IGP, while condoling the family and friends of the late Corporal Etaga Stanley who paid the supreme price in the service of our dear nation, equally commended the officers of the Delta State Police Command for exercising restraint in the face of the immoral and unjustified provocation.”
Adamu further directed “the Commissioner of Police, Delta State to carry out a discrete investigation into the unfortunate incident, root-out the perpetrators and bring the killer protesters to book”.
