IGP dispatches crack squad to stem cultism in Edo state

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon E. Arase concerned about unabated activities of cultists and other violent criminals in Edo State has dispatched a special crack squad to stem the spate of cultism, kidnapping, robberies and other related vices in the state.

The squad is headed by Deputy Commissioner of Police, Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad and comprises units from Police Mobile Force, Explosives Ordinance Department (EOD), State Anti-Robbery Section (SARS), Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department (CIID).

According to a statement Ag. CP Emmanuel C. S. Ojukwu, psc Force Public Relations Officer

Force Headquarters, Abuja, members of the squad were charged to employ professionalism, discipline and courage in carrying out the assignment.

The statement said that the deployment of the team is in line with the IGP’s thrust and commitment to ensure the protection of life and property, and to build a people-oriented Police Force.

The IGP further admonished members of the public to remain steadfast in collaborating with the Police, to report any suspicious person at the nearest police station for prompt action.