…appeals for restrain, professionalism
The Chairman, Yala Local Government Security Council, Hon Eddy Achi has condemned the recent attack on police officers who were on official assignment in Okuku, a commercial town in Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State.
Hon Eddy Achi
Speaking on the matter on Wednesday, he also urged officers of the Inspector General’s special investigation team sent to Yala to investigate the ugly incident involving two officers and some members of the public to maintain professionalism in the discharge of their duties.
Hon Achi, who regretted the unfortunate incident, appealed to the IGP and his officers to exercise restrain and avoid indiscriminate arrests of innocent citizens. He also called on Mr Ikenga and others to come out of hiding and surrender to the police.
He stated that members of the security council are ready to work with the police in its investigation and persecution of the perpetrators of the condemnable act.
While appealing to the police high commands, Hon Achi advised the residents of Okuku and its environs to cooperate with the police to avoid unwarranted arrest and harassment.
He noted that Yala is known to be peace loving and accommodating, assuring that acts of criminality will not be welcomed in the local government area.
