"However, in the confusion that ensued, about 30 suspects in the
detention facilities of SARS broke out of the cells and attempted to
escape. Tactical and coordinated efforts to re-arrest the fleeing
suspects yielded instant result. So far, twenty five (25) of the
suspects have been re-arrested, while five(5) suspects originally being
held in relation to robbery related offences are currently at large. Two
(2) Policemen died during the operation while two (2) of the attackers
have been arrested.
"It needs to be emphasized here that no suspect held for terror related charges, escaped from SARS detention facilities. No explosive or IED-related materials were used in the botched attack.
"Meanwhile, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP MD Abubakar, CFR, NPM, mni has personally visited the scene of the incident to assess the situation.
He has equally ordered a high-powered investigative panel headed by a Senior Police Officer to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incidence.
"Similarly, the IGP has ordered water-tight security around all government and Police related facilities nationwide. - Police Force HQ, Abuja.
"It needs to be emphasized here that no suspect held for terror related charges, escaped from SARS detention facilities. No explosive or IED-related materials were used in the botched attack.
"Meanwhile, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP MD Abubakar, CFR, NPM, mni has personally visited the scene of the incident to assess the situation.
He has equally ordered a high-powered investigative panel headed by a Senior Police Officer to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incidence.
"Similarly, the IGP has ordered water-tight security around all government and Police related facilities nationwide. - Police Force HQ, Abuja.
No comments:
Post a Comment