The Commissioner of Police CP. Ikioye Orutugu leds a high-powered investigation team comprising operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department, Tactical Teams and Operations Department of the Command on a spot assessment at the crime scene in Oko, Orumba North Local Government where two people were murdered and two others abducted.
Angel Network News (ANN) gathered that
two individuals, including a lady are also receiving treatment in the hospital.
During the visit, the CP interacted with the Local Government Chairman and some Stakeholders in the area and sought greater cooperation among residents/Community members, as well as students in exposing the criminals in the area.
In their response, the Orumba North Local Government Chairman, Hon. Casmir Nwafor with some stakeholders in attendance including the leadership of Oko Polytechnic Students Union pledged to collaborate with the Police and other security agencies, indicating a willingness to Provide intelligence and insights to help identify and apprehend perpetrators.
They pledged to assist the Police in gathering evidence and piecing together the events surrounding the incident and
also work together to implement security measures and prevent future incidents.
The CP assured of a holistic approach in addressing the incident by prioritising both investigation and commitment to victims’ support. He thereafter visited the hospital where some of the victims were receiving treatment, interacted with the Management of the facility and offered support for the treatment of the survivors.
Also, while patrolling the area the CP directed immediate security reinforcement aimed at stepping up security surveillance/measures, especially securing areas with high concentration of people, such as hostels and schools, to minimise risks and ensure public safety.
