The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has condemned the recent armed bank robbery in Otukpo, Benue State, which resulted in the tragic loss of lives of both Police Officers and innocent civilians.

He described the violence an assault on the principles of peace, security, and justice that the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies work tirelessly to uphold.

The IGP in a statement issued and signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, extended his heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims, who were affected by this senseless act of violence noting that, two of the suspects were gunned down by operatives while attempting to escaped

Egbetokun maintained that the assailants, who orchestrated this brazen act of criminality have indeed murdered sleep, as their actions have shaken the Otukpo community to its core, assuring the public that every resource and effort will be dedicated to ensuring that these individuals are swiftly apprehended and brought to justice.

The Police boss revealed that in response to this grave incident, the Nigeria Police Force has initiated a comprehensive and coordinated effort to bring the perpetrators of this heinous crime to justice.

He has however, ordered the deployment of additional operational and investigative assets and resources to Otukpo, the Benue State Command, and surrounding states to assist in the swift apprehension of the other fleeing criminals responsible for this atrocity,

In the same vein, going by this incident, the IGP has put all Commands and Formations on red alert to avert any further deadly attacks on institutions and innocent citizens of Nigeria, more so that the Otukpo attack was an early warning sign of the Ember Month challenges which is often characterised by bank robbery and other related crimes.