Hoodlums set police inspector ablaze in Akwa Ibom
Third organised attack on police in weeks
Armed men, believed to be cultists have killed a police inspector, identified as Aniekan, in continuation of an onslaught against the police in the state.
Reports indicated that the inspector was traced to his house at Ikot Afangha community in Essien Udim Local Government Area of the state by the hoodlums and set ablaze inside his apartment.
It was the third in a series of grievous assault on the police by hoodlums. One police inspector was set ablaze inside a van at a checkpoint at Ikpe Annang junction in Essien Udium a few days ago.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Odiko Macdon, confirmed the incident, and announced that the Commissioner of Police, Amiengheme Andrew, was saddened by the attacks against the police in the state.
“We are aware of the incident and it is quite unfortunate. We are yet to really establish the remote and immediate causes of the incident and we will be able to establish that when investigations are concluded.
“The Commissioner of Police is deeply saddened and has consoled the bereaved family and has ordered mass Police operations in the area.
“There is an ongoing operation right now in the area and hopefully the culprits will be apprehended and I can assure you that justice will prevail at the end of the investigation,” he assured.
The state government worried by security breaches in the area had ordered the restriction of motorcycle and tricycle operations within the hours of 6:00 pm to 6 am daily.
