Buhari Summons IGP Idris, Demands ‘Comprehensive Report’ On Police Operations In Benue
President Muhammadu Buhari has summoned the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, for disobeying a presidential directive to relocate to Benue state after the herdsmen attack that left over 70 people dead in Guma and Logo local government areas.
In a statement on Tuesday via the official Twitter handle of the Presidency, Mr Buhari also asked for a comprehensive report on police operations in Benue and other violence ravaged states.
According to the statement, further decisions will be taken by the President as regards the IGP’s alleged disobedience.
Pres @MBuhari today summoned the Inspector-General of Police to explain his flouting of the presidential order to remain in Benue State. The President has also asked for a comprehensive report on Police Operations in the affected States,after which further decisions will be made.
— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) March 13, 2018
We would like to restate our determination to ensure that the attacks and killings are brought to an end, and perpetrators to justice.
President @MBuhari’s Visit to the affected States continues, following the Trips to Taraba and Benue. Next are Yobe, Zamfara and Rivers States.
— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) March 13, 2018
Recall that the President while on a working visit to Benue State on Monday expressed shock that the police IG disobeyed his directive to relocate to the state.
“I am getting to know this in this meeting. I am quite surprised,” Buhari said when he was told by the Benue people that IGP Idris barely spent 24 hours in the state.