The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mr Usman Alkali Baba says the police would not spare common criminals hiding under agitations to attack innocent people.
The IGP, who spoke while commissioning a new police formation in the Anambra State capital, on Wednesday, observed that agitators for a separate state were perpetuating criminal acts in Anambra and other states by attacking police facilities and operatives.
In his words, “Secessionist idea will not continue like this. There are better ways to agitate and government will not be intimidated by these people. This is criminality, and the agitation for Biafra is just a smokescreen for criminality.
“In this regard, vigilante operatives are key in our crime fighting. The vigilante operatives have done well because without them we will not succeed. We urge communities to support their vigilante since security is everybody’s business. Security is not keeping quiet when you see what is going wrong.
“We are behind Commissioner of Police in Anambra State to ensure that there is law and order in Anambra and we are happy that the governor is security friendly and has always assisted us.”
Alkali Baba said with the challenges of 2023 general elections, the police is fully prepared to provide a level playing ground for political parties and their candidates and create a conducive environment for Nigerians to exercise their franchise.
