List of killings by Senate mischievous, heinous – Police

By ZOVOE JONATHAN
13 MAY 2018
Adelani Adepegba, Abuja

The police have condemned the alleged release of list of killings by the Senate, saying it could worsen the security situation in the country.

The force said that the killings in parts of the country were being addressed, adding that suspects arrested in connection with the crime were being prosecuted.

“The release of the purported list of killings in Nigeria in 2018 by the Office of the Senate President is shocking, unfortunate and capable of worsening the security situation in the country.

“It is mischievous and heinous to play politics with people’s lives; even if it is a soul. The release is speculative and not supported by any fact. Office of the Senate President does not receive or process security report from state commands,” the force said in a statement in Abuja on Saturday by its spokesman, Jimoh Moshood.

The police claimed that they have recovered over 5000 prohibited arms from wrong hands across the nation, adding that the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of operation was delegated to brief the upper chamber on what was being done to address the security situation in the country, but was not allowed to make his presentation by senators.