Nigeria’s Police Boss Orders Prompt Arrest Of Gunmen Who Killed, Burnt 7 Including US Embassy Workers

Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba has condemned the deadly attack on a United States Consulate convoy in Anambra State. The police chief also condemned the killing and burning beyond recognition of seven persons including US Embassy local staff members and police mobile force officers, and their vehicles.

He also noted that there was a likely abduction of two others at Atani Osamale Road in the Ogbaru Local Government Area of the state, adding that they were in the area to assess its proneness to erosions as part of their humanitarian efforts. The IGP, while expressing shock at the attack, described it as a clear indication of the attackers' and/or non-state actors' callousness, a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said on Wednesday.

Baba also described it as an act of wickedness to humanity, most especially to their kinsmen who have been considered to enjoy aids and palliatives from the attacked diplomats. The IGP has ordered a full-scale investigation into the attack and charged the investigative team to ensure the culprits and their sponsors are arrested and brought to book at the earliest possible time.

Similarly, the IGP warns all non-state actors to cease their nefarious actions as the Nigeria Police Force, in synergy with other security agencies, will not hesitate to clamp down on them and their sponsors to rid the nation of their unpatriotic and disruptive activities. In the same vein, the IGP, while commiserating with the US Consulate on the brazen murder and abduction of her local staff members, and the families of the officers who paid the supreme price, assured that all hands were on deck to ensure the rescue of those abducted.

The IGP said the police force was willing to work with foreigners in the country to ensure the security of their assets and personnel. He assured that the police were committed to the safety and security of all and sundry, including visitors and diplomats within the country.