FG plans death penalty against vandals as military continues bombardment of S/West creeks
Tue Aug 02, 2016 08:00:am National
1.8K By Buchi Obichie
As the military's aerial bombardment of creeks in Arepo and its environs continues, the Federal Government has disclosed plans to sponsor the death penalty bill against vandals and others who attack critical national assets.
This development was made known on Monday in Lagos, by the Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG, Zone 2, comprising Lagos and Ogun states, Abdulmajeed Ali. Describing the vandals operating in Arepo and environs as criminals, Ali stated that they would be treated as such.
Commenting on the ongoing military operation, the Police Chief said: "Threats from pipeline vandals in Arepo area and its environs will soon be a thing of the past."
Speaking on the proposed death-penalty bill for vandals, he said: "I do not consider those groups as militants. They are hoodlums. They are robbers, kidnappers in disguise. I have dealt with them before and I will continue to deal with them in their hideouts. We are trying to get the government prescribe capital punishment for them."
He commended the Akinwumni Ambode-led administration for the support given to the Police.
"I want to commend the Lagos State Governor for the support given to the Nigeria Police. I was impressed with all the equipment supplied by the Government," he said.
Continuing, Ali stated, "We shall continue to work in the two commands and ensure security. I will start by declaring my vision of things that I will like to address and things that I will not tolerate.
"The only thing that is constant in life is change and change is inevitable, we should expect changes in all ramifications.
"It is crystal clear that based on the present security challenges in the two zones; there will be a need to have an overall policing strategy for effective security of lives and properties within the two zones.
"On issues of insecurity, I will continue to collaborate with the military and other security agencies, with a view to achieving the common goal. I detest terrorism, kidnapping, robbery and other vices. I consider them as murderers. I will also assure you that anyone caught in these acts will be brought to book."
The Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has ordered the destruction of boats, jerry cans and other facilities used and abandoned by suspected militants at the Arepo area of the state.
This development was made known on Monday in Lagos, by the Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG, Zone 2, comprising Lagos and Ogun states, Abdulmajeed Ali. Describing the vandals operating in Arepo and environs as criminals, Ali stated that they would be treated as such.
Commenting on the ongoing military operation, the Police Chief said: "Threats from pipeline vandals in Arepo area and its environs will soon be a thing of the past."
Speaking on the proposed death-penalty bill for vandals, he said: "I do not consider those groups as militants. They are hoodlums. They are robbers, kidnappers in disguise. I have dealt with them before and I will continue to deal with them in their hideouts. We are trying to get the government prescribe capital punishment for them."
He commended the Akinwumni Ambode-led administration for the support given to the Police.
"I want to commend the Lagos State Governor for the support given to the Nigeria Police. I was impressed with all the equipment supplied by the Government," he said.
Continuing, Ali stated, "We shall continue to work in the two commands and ensure security. I will start by declaring my vision of things that I will like to address and things that I will not tolerate.
"The only thing that is constant in life is change and change is inevitable, we should expect changes in all ramifications.
"It is crystal clear that based on the present security challenges in the two zones; there will be a need to have an overall policing strategy for effective security of lives and properties within the two zones.
"On issues of insecurity, I will continue to collaborate with the military and other security agencies, with a view to achieving the common goal. I detest terrorism, kidnapping, robbery and other vices. I consider them as murderers. I will also assure you that anyone caught in these acts will be brought to book."
The Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has ordered the destruction of boats, jerry cans and other facilities used and abandoned by suspected militants at the Arepo area of the state.
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