IG Orders 24-Hour Surveillance In Okene, Parts Of Kogi

The Inspector General of Police, Mr Mohammed Abubakar, has ordered a 24-hour surveillance in Okene and other vulnerable parts of Kogi.

Abubakar also ordered the immediate deployment of additional personnel of Police Mobile Force to beef up security in the state.

This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Frank Mba, the Deputy Force Public Relations Officer, in Abuja on Tuesday.

The statement said the order followed the killing of worshippers in a Deeper Life Church in Okene on Monday.

It appealed for calm and assured that the perpetrators of the act would be fished out and punished.

The statement advised the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious movement to the police.

It urged parents to keep watchful eyes on their wards and prevent them from negative external influence. (NAN)