The Nigeria Police Force has condemned the attack on police operatives in the early hours of Tuesday, 20th May 2025, at Isiohor Community in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State.
In a statement issued by the inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun said the operatives, who are members of the Force Intelligence Department – Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT), were in transit from Lagos through Edo State when they encountered a mob that had blocked the road immediately after the University of Benin (UNIBEN) axis.
The IGP say it is noteworthy that despite the provocation and threat to life, the officers exercised commendable restraint by not resorting to the use of force, as the injured officers are currently receiving medical attention and are in stable condition.
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The Nigeria Police Force warns against acts of lawlessness and unprovoked aggression against its personnel who are committed to maintaining law and order, and hereby assures the public that investigations have commenced, and appropriate legal actions will be taken against those found culpable.
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