The rights organisation said the number of citizens in kidnappers’ captivity is unknown, lamenting the torture, rape and starvation victims suffer.
He noted that the CRU was not established to witch-hunt any police officer but to promote accountability in the police.
In his motion, the lawmaker noted that the violent attack by hoodlums in South Eastern Nigeria had assumed a very dangerous trend.
He added, “I believe that I have added value to policing in Nigeria.’’
The police spokesman said the IGP also approved the posting/redeployment of 17 Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) to various commands and formations.
The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has dismissed a suit seeking the removal of the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba.
“What will be tragic for Nigeria…is if there is a repeat of the 2011 widespread post-election violence.”
The retired police officers had approached the National Industrial Court to contest their forceful retirement from the Force.
Mr Tatabe filed a motion before Justice Bello Kawu alleging that an affidavit of withdrawl from the race was forged.
The money was from the IGP’s Family Welfare Insurance Scheme initiated to provide succour for families of deceased police officers who died in active service.
