The State Deputy Governor, Professor Ivara Esu has called for in-depth investigations into the clash between the Nigerian Navy and the Nigerian Police force in Calabar recently.
Professor Esu made the call when the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok Ette Ibas paid him a Courtesy Call in Government House, Calabar.
He expressed shock at the unfortunate incidence involving the two sister Security Agencies which led to the destruction of lives and properties.
The Deputy Governor pledged the cooperation of the State Government to unravel the immediate and remote cause of the incident with a view to bringing to book all those who played direct or indirect role in the unfortunate action.
Professor Esu praised the Service Commanders of the Nigerian Navy and Police Force in the State for quick response and finding a peaceful solution towards putting the situation under control.
He appealed to the public not to see the incident as a clash between the Navy and Police but that of overzealous lower ranking Officers of the two forces.
Earlier, the Chief of Naval Staff, represented by the Chief of Training and Operations Naval Headquarters, Abuja, Rear Admiral Adeniyi Osinowo informed the Deputy Governor that his visit was to condole with the Government and people of the State over the unfortunate incident which resulted to loss of lives and property.
The Chief of Naval Staff explained that the incident which has created a gap in the relationship between the two Security Agencies will be properly investigated and promised that a Committee will be set up to look into the immediate and remote causes of the clash with a view to taking proper action against the perpetrators.
Vice Admiral Ibas maintained that the Nigerian Navy would do all at its disposal to prevent a recurrence.
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