The police denied the allegation that the police commissioner met with the governor to compromise the governorship election.
“A level playing ground” would be given to all political parties “to ensure peaceful conduct of the forthcoming general elections,” the police assured.
The IGP charged the personnel to do all within their powers to protect INEC facilities and other public facilities in the state.
Mr Garba assured of a level playing ground for all political parties during the 2023 general election adding that the police were committed to protecting the lives and property of citizens.
Mr Garba said the 1,750 units are created to reduce congestion and address the problems of unserved and under-served areas.
According to the Ebonyi police spokesperson, one policeman was seriously injured in the attack that comprised 35 gunmen.
Ms Odah stated that the child was sighted by a farmer on Friday and that the farmer immediately alerted the police.
There are different versions of who shot the ESN personnel.
The officer was said to be servicing his gun but accidentally released bullets from its chambers which hit the victim.
One AK47 rifle, GSM phone and jackknife were recovered from the dead gunman while others escaped with bullet wounds.
