The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Edbetokun has lauded Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri over his intervention on the recent clash between police and military officers in Adamawa State.
The conflict has erupted on Tuesday last week which begun along Target Junction, Yola North Local Government Area, that resulted in exchange of fire and Brutal attacked on the Police Facility.
IGP Edbetokun made the commendation when he led some top Nigeria Police officers on a courtesy call to Governor Umaru Fintiri in the Government House, Yola as part of his working visit in the state.
He described the clash which led to the killing of one Police Officer as unfortunate, assuring that the situation is being handled and justice will he done at the end of the investigation.
The IGP assured adequate support to the Police Command in Adamawa and the State Government to maintaining security and peace to enable the Fintiri led administration perform more better to the people.
He appreciates Governor Fintiri for the support being rendered to the Police in carrying out security operations in the state in addition to commending him for providing dividends of democracry to the people.
IGP Egbetokun revealed his vision in the Force to include among other makes the police friendly to the citizens, support the agenda of government and respond adequately to the dynamics of crimes and criminality.
Responding, Governor Fintiri commended IGP Egbetokun for bringing changes in the Nigerian Police Force such as improving the welfare of the personnel, saying the country has gotten the right man in the right place.
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri
Governor Fintiri requested establishment of police mobile training school in Mbamba Yola as part of the commitment to boost security of lives and property in Adamawa and Nigeria.
He noted with concern the recent clash between Police and Military officers in Yola, the state capital and assured that as the Chief Security Officer in the State, such incident will never repeat itself.
The Governor appreciated the visit by the IGP, and assured his administration’s commitment to continue to support the Nigerian Police and all other security agencies for improved security in the state.
