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The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has reassured the people of Borno State that the police will continuously deploy its human and material resources to aid rescue operations and give support in all areas to provide succour to the state and restore normalcy as much as possible.
IGP Egbetokun gave the assurance against the backdrop of the devastating flood that occurred in the state on Monday 9th September, 2024. To this end, the police boss has mandated the Borno State Commissioner of Police and the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 15, Maiduguri to relentlessly harness their resources to support the government and other relevant MDAs to restore stability to the affected areas within the state.
A statement issued by the Force Spokesman, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi conveyed IGP Egbetokun's condolence to the government and people of the state over the incident. 'The IGP expresses great concerns on this disaster that has also internally displaced many residents who have been counting their losses, while extending his sympathy to families who have lost their loved ones,' the statement reads.
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