The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Solomon Arase, has assured that justice would be done in the prosecution of the suspected killers of ASP Mathew Akpos in Bayelsa.

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Akpos was allegedly killed by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in this month this month.

Arase gave the assurance in a statement issued by Police Public Relations Officer, Acting Commissioner of Police, Olabisi Kolawole, in Abuja on Tuesday.

The statement said Arase called for calm as the police had waded into the matter to ensure that justice was served.

“Upon the receipt of the information, the IGP immediately directed that the matter be investigated to ensure justice is served’’, it said.

It added that all the policemen linked with the killing of the officer had been arrested, detained and undergoing investigation, for subsequent prosecution.

The statement said that Arase called on the family and friends of the deceased officer to remain calm and patient.

It said police would not relent in its efforts to ensure professionalism in executing their constitutional assignments.