Egbetokun Arrives In Kebbi As The Search For Abducted Maga Schoolgirls Continue
From : Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, who arrived Kebbi State Tuesday morning has expressed deep concern over the abduction of 24 girls from Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, Kebbi State, assuring that Police would not rest untill peace and normalcy return to the area and Kebbi State as a whole.
Egbetokun, expressed the concern during a sympathy visit to Gov. Nasir Idris at Kebbi Government House, Birnin Kebbi, adding that the Nigeria Police Force would not relent until peace and normalcy is fully restored in the area and entire Kebbi State.
“I feel deeply pained to visit Kebbi under these circumstances, we recognise the profound and intense pressure that has grieved the Danko-Wasagu community in particular and Kebbi state in general we assure you that we understand the gravity of the situation on ground.” He said.
He said further that, “the recent attack on the school in Maga is not just a crime; it is an act of terror designed to break our spirit and deny students their right to learn, we have responded adequately by expanding our operational platforms and deepening intelligence-sharing mechanisms with sister security agencies.”
The Police boss expressed that police leadership had taken strategic steps to confront emerging threats in the state, adding that restoring peace in Kebbi is essential to national security.
“If there is no peace in Kebbi, there can be no peace in Nigeria, If Kebbi is safe, the North-West will be safe, and by extension the entire country.”
In his response Gov. Idris, commended the IGP for the timely visit and for ongoing security interventions in the state.
“We acknowledge and appreciate the IGP and all security agencies that are here, we thank them for being alive to their responsibilities. Kebbi is ever ready to partner with the police to enhance security across the state.” He said.
The governor lauded the deployment of Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) and other security assets recently approved by the IGP to strengthen operations in vulnerable areas.
“The government, together with security agencies, will do whatever is necessary to ensure our people sleep with their two eyes closed.” Gov. Idris assured.
He assured further that the state government is committed to supporting all federal security initiatives aimed at ending banditry and ensuring sustainable peace.
