Slain Officers: Gov. Bagudu Condoles With Nigeria Police

Gov. Atiku Bagudu  of Kebbi has paid a condolence visit to the headquarters of  the  Police Command in  Birnin Kebbi to commiserate with them  over the death of a Divisional Police Officer  and eight other policemen.

The ugly incident was said to gave  happened at Sakaba in Zuru Emirate.

Alhaji Abubakar Dakingari, the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Gov. Bagudu, stated this in a statement he made available in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday.

Dakingari identified the deceased DPO as SP Abdullahi Jimo, who was killed alongside Insp. Ibrahim Aliyu and seven other policemen as a result of an attack by bandits on Sunday.

Gov. Bagudu expressed sadness over what he described as an unpleasant and a  barbaric action, observing that the gallant men were on national duty to ensure that peace and security prevail in the area.

He extended  his heartfelt condolences to the Nigeria Police Force and  the family of the deceased, describing them as those who paid the supreme sacrifice for the betterment of Nigeria and Nigerians.

The governor who described the deceased policemen as gallant warriors prayed  that Allah should  grant them eternal rest.

Bagudu commended all security agencies operating in the state for their excellent performance which he said had  facilitated the attainment of peace and tranquility there.

He assured  the public that his administration would continue to provide the necessary support to enhance their welfare, logistics and requirements for optimum performance.

The governor pledged to off-set all expenses for the  burial of the slain officers.

He also  directed the Deputy  Governor of the state, Col. Sama’ila Yombe-Dabai (Rtd), to represent the state government in the evacuation and the burial of the deceased policemen as well as the needs of their families.

Bagudu thanked the  Commissioner of Police in the state  and other sister agencies for their professionalism and prompt action to matters concerning security across the state.

The Commissiober of Police , CP Adeke Adeyenka-Bode, responded  on behalf of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the  Police Command in the state.

He thanked  the governor for his sympathy and compassion to the police command in the state.

He affirmed that the police in the state would continue to perform their duty and deal desirably with any criminal, until peace “is fully restored to the area”.

He added that  those killed died in active service to their motherland.

The Commissioner who described death as an inevitable way of every mortal, appealed to  the families of the slain officers to accept the will of God in good faith.