*As new IGP promises total clampdown on kidnappers in the country
Photo: AIG Ibrahim Idris stepped in as former IGP Solomon Arase went on retirement
The Nigeria Police Force on July 4 rescued a woman and her children kidnapped on July 3, 2016 at her residence in Ayobo Area of Lagos State.
When the information of the Kidnap got to the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police, A-g IGP Ibrahim Idris, NPM, mni, ordered the immediate deployment of a detachment of Counter-Terrorism Unit to the area for the safe rescue of the victims.
It could be recalled that when the news of the kidnap spread around the Ayobo area, some good spirited members of the community mobilized to apprehend the hoodlums, until the Police were contacted.
This community collaboration with the Nigeria Police ensured that the hoodlums were traced to the Igando waterfront, Lagos, on July 4, 2016 where the criminals abandoned their victims and fled.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Idris warns those involved in acts of kidnapping and other heinous crimes to turn a new leaf.
That is because the Police in the new dispensation is ready to clampdown on all forms of criminality throughout the country.
IGP Ibrahim Idris further stated that safety, peace and security of law abiding citizens are uppermost in his policing objectives.
He affirmed that community partnership in crime control and prevention is critical to police ability to render quality service.
It could be recalled that AIG Ibrahim Idris stepped in as former IGP Solomon Arase went on retirement.
President Muhammadu Buhari had on Tuesday, 21 June 2016, appointed him as a replacement for Arase.
He hails from Niger State. Until his appointment, he was the AIG in charge of Federal Operations.
On Monday, June 20th, the appreciation dinner for the outgoing Arase was hosted by President Buhari.
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