By Austin Ogwuda
The latest information over the unprovoked attack against Policemen passing through the Airforce Base checkpoint at Jeddo has revealed that the culprits have been identified and arrested.
The arrested Airforce personnel are presently undergoing Orderly Room trial according to Military regulations while the Police officers wounded in course of the fight are presently receiving treatment.
These facts were contained in a press statement released Thursday by the Director of Public Relations and Information Headquarters, Air Vice Marshal Olusola Fakinboyewa in Abuja.
Fakinboyewa, stated that they became aware of the incident through a video circulating on social and other media, depicting an altercation between some NAF personnel and Police officers in Jeddo, Warri, Delta State on Tuesday.
According to the statement, “The Nigerian Airforce (NAF) wishes to state that the incident has been decisively addressed.
“The Commander of the concerned NAF unit has engaged with the relevant Police authorities in Delta State to resolve the matter with a view to enhancing inter-agency understanding.
“Moreover, the injured Police officers have received the necessary medical attention, while the NAF personnel involved are currently undergoing disciplinary procedures in accordance with Military regulations.
“As a professional and disciplined force”, the statement went on, “the NAF remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of conduct and fostering harmonious relationships with sister agencies in the collective pursuit of national security and public safety.
“Accordingly, appropriate measures are being taken to prevent any recurrence of such incidents as recently witnessed in Warri, whilst the continued support and understanding of the public is highly appreciated”.
Source: Daily Shine Nigeria
