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ESCAPE OF OYO SERIAL KILLER: IGP DEPLOYS CRACK DETECTIVES TO OYO STATE
Orders CP Oyo to ensure prompt re-arrest of fugitive
The
Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni has deployed
additional investigative aids to Oyo State to complement the efforts of
the Oyo State Police Command in the ongoing manhunt and efforts aimed at
re-arresting Sunday Shodipe, a prime suspect in the multiple murder of
innocent citizens at Akinyele Local Government Area, Moniya, Ibadan, Oyo
State. The additional deployment comprises crack detectives from the
Intelligence Response Team (IRT) and the Special Tactical Squad (STS) of
the Force Intelligence Bureau, Abuja. The team is expected to bring
their vast operational, technical and investigative experience to bear
in supporting ongoing efforts aimed at re-arresting and bringing the
fugitive to book.
The IGP who condemned the unfortunate escape
from lawful custody of the suspect, has directed the Commissioner of
Police, Oyo State Command to intensify efforts and ensure the prompt
re-arrest of the fleeing suspect. The CP has also been directed to
speedup investigations into the circumstances that led to the escape of
the suspect. All persons indicted in the escape are to be identified and
made to face the wrath of the law. The CP has equally been mandated to
immediately assess and rejig the security architecture in the State so
as to prevent any future occurrence of untoward incidents.
Meanwhile,
the IGP calls for calm and enjoins citizens to cooperate with the
police by providing useful information that can lead to the unearthing
of the whereabouts of Sunday Shodipe – the suspected serial killer.
DCP FRANK MBA
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS
ABUJA
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