The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Hafiz
Ringim, has described the June 16 bomb blast at the Nigeria Police
Force headquarters, Abuja, as a wake-up call to the police.
Ringim dismissed speculations that the blast was carried out by a suicide bomber, stressing that until investigation was concluded, no one could state categorically what went wrong.
He said, “Let me start by correcting the report about the fact that it is suicide bombing. Investigation has not been concluded to confirm the motive as to whether it is suicide bomb or time bomb or otherwise,” he said.
The IG, in his first media briefing after the incident on Wednesday, also denounced as untrue, reports that the alleged suicide bomber visited his residence.
Ringim assured journalists that they would be given updates on the probe of the bombing that led to the death of eight people and destruction of 73 vehicles.
“Investigation into the bomb blast is on course and when there is development members of the media will be updated about the investigation but you will be patient and not allow your report to jeopardize our work,” he said.
The police had, shortly after the blast, attributed the incident to a suicide bomber.
Ringim, who spoke after meeting with top police officers condoled with the police force and the families of those that lost their loved ones to the blast.
He stated that necessary strategy must be put in place by the police in collaboration with other security agencies to secure the country.
The IG explained that he invited the senior police officers to the meeting because of their years of experience in law enforcement.
Ringim said, “We invited you (senior police officers) here to share the experience of the last bomb blast as well as to afford you the opportunity of having a first hand look at the totality of the damage caused by the blast and also draw some lessons.
“We sincerely believe you have a lot of contribution to make to our efforts to chart a new course.
“The last blast was certainly a big wake-up call and we must rise to the challenge.”
Ringim, who declined to entertain any questions after his short address, had kept journalists and the senior police officers waiting for about four hours.
Also on Wednesday, the Governor of Borno State, Alhaji Kashim Shettima, said that military option was not the best solution to the problem caused by the militant Islamist sect, Boko Haram.
By Adelani Adepegba and Emeka Ezekiel, Abuja Courtesy Of: Punch
Ringim dismissed speculations that the blast was carried out by a suicide bomber, stressing that until investigation was concluded, no one could state categorically what went wrong.
He said, “Let me start by correcting the report about the fact that it is suicide bombing. Investigation has not been concluded to confirm the motive as to whether it is suicide bomb or time bomb or otherwise,” he said.
The IG, in his first media briefing after the incident on Wednesday, also denounced as untrue, reports that the alleged suicide bomber visited his residence.
Ringim assured journalists that they would be given updates on the probe of the bombing that led to the death of eight people and destruction of 73 vehicles.
“Investigation into the bomb blast is on course and when there is development members of the media will be updated about the investigation but you will be patient and not allow your report to jeopardize our work,” he said.
The police had, shortly after the blast, attributed the incident to a suicide bomber.
Ringim, who spoke after meeting with top police officers condoled with the police force and the families of those that lost their loved ones to the blast.
He stated that necessary strategy must be put in place by the police in collaboration with other security agencies to secure the country.
The IG explained that he invited the senior police officers to the meeting because of their years of experience in law enforcement.
Ringim said, “We invited you (senior police officers) here to share the experience of the last bomb blast as well as to afford you the opportunity of having a first hand look at the totality of the damage caused by the blast and also draw some lessons.
“We sincerely believe you have a lot of contribution to make to our efforts to chart a new course.
“The last blast was certainly a big wake-up call and we must rise to the challenge.”
Ringim, who declined to entertain any questions after his short address, had kept journalists and the senior police officers waiting for about four hours.
Also on Wednesday, the Governor of Borno State, Alhaji Kashim Shettima, said that military option was not the best solution to the problem caused by the militant Islamist sect, Boko Haram.
By Adelani Adepegba and Emeka Ezekiel, Abuja Courtesy Of: Punch
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