The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Solomon Arase, has stated criminals can't overwhelm Nigerians adding that kidnapping cases in the country are exaggerated by citizens. Arase, who addressed journalists shortly after paying condolence visit to the Awolowo family yesterday in Ikenne, Ogun State, over the death of their matriarch, HID Awolowo, stated statistics show that kidnapping in Nigeria was still within manageable level compared to what is happening in other countries. He explained that Nigerians have dignified the negative aspect than successes recorded so far on the menace. He, however, assured that the Nigeria Police Force would do its best to reduce the rising cases of kidnapping across the country. He said; “Let me debunk the impression that there has been tremendous increase in the issue of kidnapping in Nigeria. Kidnapping has been there and we are doing our best to stem the tide. “Comparative figure outside Nigeria shows that ours is still within manageable level. Whenever it happens, we are able to arrest them and deal with them. “Criminals can't overwhelm Nigerians. Definitely, it will not happen under my leadership. We should not get apprehensive about this. I can assure Nigerians that we are on top of the situation and will make sure that we have a secure environment.” In his condolence, Arase described the late Awolowo as a definition of everything that a woman is supposed to be. “She stood by Papa Awolowo all through his life and even when he died. She protected his ideals and was there for the children. She ensured that the family remain united, that is why everybody is celebrating her. She is a woman of virtue.” He assured the family that the police would deplore his men and officers for a successful funeral activities of their matriarch.
