The Commissioner of Police Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma, has assured the residents of Okigwe, particularly the traders at Gariki Market Okigwe of maximum safety and security.
The CP gave this assurance during his visit to Okigwe for an on-the-spot assessment of the Market following the unwarranted attack in the area by hoodlums suspected to be members of the proscribed IPOB and ESN.
The CP expressed sadness over the ugly incident while commiserating with the families of the victims and the market leaders.
He assures them that the Command will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that the perpetrators are all arrested and brought to book.
In addition, Police Operatives in synergy with the Military and the local vigilantes are currently carrying out intensive operations in the area to clamp down on the hoodlums responsible for the senseless act of violence.
Danjuma urged the residents of Okigwe to go about their lawful businesses without fear as adequate security measures have been placed to forestall any future occurrence.
The CP implored them to continue to support the Police and other security agencies with actionable intelligence.
