Policemen killing: I’ll Take ‘Decisive’ Action Soon – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says he will take ‘decisive’ action soon on the killing of three policemen in Wukari, Taraba State.
His Spokesman, Garba Shehu conveyed the President’s assurance in a series of tweets.
According to him, the action would be taken once the President receives the report of the committee setup by the Defence headquarters.
The three officers and a civilian killed by soldiers were said to be on legitimate criminal investigation activities to Taraba State, to arrest one Alhaji Hamisu Bala Wadume, allegedly indicted in a series of high-profile kidnap incidents in the state.
The presidential spokesman on his Twitter handle, @GarShehu, wrote: “In response to press questions, I will confirm that a committee was set up during the National Security Council meeting to investigate the killing of three policemen and a civilian by soldiers in Taraba State.”
In another Tweet Shehu wrote: “Contrary to those mischievous insinuations, President Buhari had ordered the Chief of Defence Staff to set up an investigation committee with representatives from all the security organisations in the country, including the police force.”
In response to press questions, I will confirm that a committee was set up during the National Security Council meeting to investigate the killing of three policemen and a civilian by soldiers in Taraba State.
— Garba Shehu (@GarShehu) August 12, 2019
The insinuation of indifference on the part of President Muhammadu Buhari is therefore untenable.
— Garba Shehu (@GarShehu) August 12, 2019
Contrary to those mischievous insinuations, President Buhari had ordered the Chief of Defence Staff to set up an investigation committee with representatives from all the security organizations in the country, including the police force.
— Garba Shehu (@GarShehu) August 12, 2019
The President is not indifferent to the unfortunate incident, and would take decisive action as soon as the report of the panel is submitted to him. He is following due process and procedure. Putting the cart before the horse is not President Buhari's way of doing things.
— Garba Shehu (@GarShehu) August 12, 2019
Nigerians should show patience while the President awaits the report of the panel from the Chief of Defence Staff
— Garba Shehu (@GarShehu) August 12, 2019
