Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, visited victims of the recent IED explosions receiving treatment at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), and proceeded to the Maiduguri Monday Market bombing site for an on-the-spot assessment. This was contained in a statement released by DCP Anthony Okon Placid, Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
The IGP also visited the Borno State Government House and the State Police Command Headquarters as part of ongoing engagements to review security measures and strengthen coordinated response efforts.
He commiserated with victims and families of those affected by the tragic incidents while reassuring residents of the Nigeria Police Force’s resolve to dismantle all networks responsible for the attacks and prevent any recurrence.
He further emphasized that security has been significantly tightened, with enhanced deployments, increased surveillance, and robust joint operational measures across Maiduguri and its environs to forestall any further threats and ensure public safety.
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