Killings, Violence: Police Draft Special Squad To Ukanafun, Etim Ekpo

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By Abasiofiok Inyang

In a bid to bring to an end, the incessant killing, kidnapping and other violent crime perpetrated by dare-devil criminals which has posed serious security threat to the people of Ukanafun and Etim Ekpo local government areas, more than 69 combat ready policemen and other security operatives have been drafted to various flash-point in the area to smoke out the criminals.
The exercise code named, “Operation Purge,” The Sensor Crime Desk learnt, is to ensure that the two local government areas is rid of the ravaging criminals who have made life difficult for the people.
Inaugurating the operation, the State Commissioner for Police, Mr. Zubairu Muazu represented by Deputy Commissioner of Police in-charge of Operations, Abdulmumin Dimba, warned the criminals to repent or leave the area in particular and the State in general.
He said that there will be no hiding place for anyone still engaging in crime.
Muazu, however, charged the team to be civil with the civilian populace in the course of carrying out the operation. He also called on members of the two local government areas to coporate with the team by giving useful information that will aid in purging the criminals.  
In his remarks, the Ukanafun Transition Committee Chairman, Barr. Israel Ideh thanked the State Police command for the bold steps taken to combat crime in the area. He assured the cooperation of his administration and that of his Etim Ekpo colleague towards flushing out the criminals.
A traditional ruler who spoke with The Sensor Crime Desk said that the launching of Operation Purge will fast-track return of peace in the two local government areas. He also assured the cooperation of the traditional rulers with the team.
It would be recalled that no fewer than 50 persons have been killed and many others kidnapped in both Ukanafun and Etim Ekpo since the beginning of this year. The criminal act is said to be led by one Akaninyene Jumbo popularly known as Iso Akpafid.
The inauguration event was witnessed by Ikot Ekpene Area Commander, Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Chukwu Ikechukwu, Political office holders, traditional rulers, women and youth groups, among others.

Culled From The Sensor Newspaper

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