I’ll wait for INEC’s final results, Says Buhari | Nairalaw

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said he doesn’t believe in
rumour and would rather wait for the result that will be declared
by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Various results on the social media have trailed the
Presidential and National Assembly elections held across the
country last Saturday.

But the President, on arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe
International Airport, Abuja on Monday, said that he will wait for
the final result declaration by INEC.

Buhari had left Abuja on Friday for Daura, Katsina State, in
order to exercise his civic responsibility.

Asked his reaction to what he was hearing from across the
country, he said “I don’t want to depend on rumours, but we will
rather wait for INEC to announce the results.”

On his message to Nigerians as they await the release of
results, Buhari said “Well l hope that Nigerians will appreciate
that it was this government which made sure that they were allowed
in security and peace to cast their votes for whichever party and
candidates they wanted.”

The sorting, counting and collation of the Presidential and
National Assembly elections results are still on going across the
country.

Police Boss Orders Arrest of Attackers of Officers in
Bayelsa, Abia

The Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni has
decried the attack on a Deputy Commissioner of Police in Brass,
Bayelsa State, yesterday, Sunday, 24th February, 2019 and has
ordered for the immediate arrest, comprehensive investigation and
diligent prosecution of persons involved, no matter their positions
in society.

The IGP, who described the incident as unwarranted and
unprovoked, warns that under his watch, such brazen acts of
impunity will not be condoned.

In a related incident, Five (5) male suspects have been arrested
in Umuahia, Abia State over an attack on a Deputy Superintendent of
Police (DSP) who was patriotically defending the sanctity of the
electoral system at a Collation Centre in Umuahia. These attacks
have once again highlighted the risks and hazards inherent in
policing our clime, and the need for stakeholders and government at
all levels to continue to support the officers and men of the Force
in the discharge of their responsibilities.

Meanwhile, the IGP has commended all Nigerians, whom, by their
words and actions, have clearly identified with the Force by
denouncing these barbaric and uncivilized actions against Police
Officers performing their legitimate duties. The IGP reassures the
public that the two Officers are safe and in good health and are
not under any form of unlawful restraint or detention.

ACP FRANK MBA
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS
ABUJA