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The Commissioner of Police for the Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma, has assured the residents of Okigwe, particularly the traders at Gariki Market, of their maximum safety and security.
This assurance comes in the wake of an attack yesterday, Wednesday, June 26, that resulted in the deaths of six people and left several others wounded, reports The Nation.
During his visit to Okigwe for an on-the-spot assessment following the attack, which was allegedly carried out by members of the proscribed IPOB and ESN, the CP expressed his sorrow over the incident and extended his condolences to the families of the victims and the market leaders.
CP Danjuma emphasised that the Command would leave no stone unturned in ensuring that the perpetrators are arrested and brought to justice.
He said that the Command would leave no stone unturned in ensuring that the perpetrators are all arrested and brought to book.
“In addition, Police Operatives in synergy with the Military and the local vigilantes are currently carrying out intensive operations in the area to clamp down on the hoodlums responsible for the senseless act of violence, he said.
CP Danjuma urged the residents of Okigwe to go about their lawful businesses without fear as adequate security measures have been placed to forestall any future occurrence.
The CP implored the residents to continue to support the police and other security agencies with actionable intelligence by reporting any suspicious person seen or clandestine activity observed within their vicinity to the nearest Police Station or via 08034773600 or 08098880197 as security is everybody’s business.
