The Rivers State Police Command said it has begun a full-scale investigation into the post-election violence that rocked several local government areas of the state, leading to the loss of life and the razing of three councils on Monday.
The Commissioner of Police, Mustapha Mohammed, disclosed this while fielding questions from journalists after an on-the-spot assessment of the three affected LGAs on Wednesday.
According to him, a high-powered investigation team of seasoned police officers, led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, State Criminal Investigation Department, has been assigned the task.
CP Mohammed however noted that their report will be submitted to the IGP upon completion of their findings.
He added that operatives of the command have already begun intensive patrols to build residents’ confidence and reassure them of their safety, pointing out that a series of measures are in place aimed at ensuring adequate security in the state.
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“We are out this morning on a confidence-building patrol to assure the public of their safety as part of the proactive measures we intend to implement to ensure security in Rivers State.
“We are conducting an on-the-spot assessment of the situation on the ground so far and what has happened in these areas. We are taking action; we have embarked on a full-scale investigation.
“We have set up a high-powered investigation team led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, State Criminal Investigation Department, to be assisted by the Assistant Commissioner of Police, State CID.
“We have seasoned police officers who will thoroughly investigate the case. Subsequently, we will submit our report to the Inspector General of Police,” Mohammed stated.
The commissioner equally called for peace among stakeholders in the state and urged members of the public to collaborate with the police to ensure that peace is fully restored in the state.
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