A special operation in the southeast geopolitical zone, named “Operation Restore Peace (Operation RP),” was on Tuesday launched in Enugu by the acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, with the aim of curbing the trending violence and criminal activities in the zone.
Launching the operation, IGP Baba, said it was being carried out in accordance with President Muhammadu Buhari’s order to the Nigeria Police Force to restore peace and stability in the region.
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The Police Chief added that the President’s directive was not only for the South East but also across the nation, stressing that there is urgent need to secure lives and property of residents of the country.
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The acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, on Tuesday, in Enugu, launched a special operation for the South East geo-political zone, code-named “Operation Restore Peace (Operation RP)”, to stem the tide of violence and criminal activities in the zone.
Launching the operation, IGP Baba disclosed that the campaign was in compliance with the directive given to the Nigeria Police, by President Muhammadu Buhari, to restore peace and security in the zone.
The Police Chief added that the President’s directive was not only for the South East but also across the nation, stressing that there is urgent need to secure lives and property of residents of the country.