A picture taken on March 28, 2012 in Lagos shows a Nigerian police senior officers' arm badge. The Nigeria Police Force, which is as old as its colonial past, came into being on April 1, 1930 following the merging of regional police units precepitated by the amalgamation of Northern and Southern Nigeria in 1914. The 360,000 personnel under the operational and administrative command of the highest ranked officer, the Inspector General of Police appointed by the President, are responsible for internal security, ensure the maintenance and enforcement of law and order, the prevention of crime, community policing, among others. AFP PHOTO / PIUS UTOMI EKPEI (Photo credit should read PIUS UTOMI EKPEI/AFP via Getty Images)
The Kaduna State Police Command has initiated a comprehensive investigation into an alleged assassination attempt on Senator Usman Lawal, representing Kaduna-Central under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
In a statement issued on Thursday in Kaduna, the command’s spokesperson, Mansir Hassan, announced that Commissioner of Police Muhammad Rabiu has directed a full-scale inquiry into the matter.
Hassan stated, “The alleged assassination attempt on Senator Usman Lawal is currently unknown to the police. The command’s attention was drawn to a Facebook post made by Senator Usman Lawal, claiming he narrowly escaped an assassination attempt by unknown assailants in Kaduna North on Wednesday. The post, however, lacked specific details such as the time or exact location of the incident.
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“To date, the command has not received any formal complaint from the senator regarding this matter. Efforts to contact him for further clarification have so far been unsuccessful.”
In light of the situation, the commissioner has ordered an in-depth investigation to ascertain the facts and circumstances surrounding the alleged incident.
“The Kaduna State Police Command remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all residents within the state,” Hassan added.
(NAN)
