The Minister of Police Affairs, retired Navy Capt. Caleb Olubolade, on Tuesday said the radical Islamic sect, Boko Haram had so far killed 308 people in 118 attacks carried out in six northern states and the FCT.

Olubolade disclosed this at the ongoing Ministerial press briefing in Abuja, while speaking on the achievements and challenges the ministry had faced in the last one year.

He said the recorded attacks were carried out in Bauchi, Borno, Kaduna, Niger, Yobe and Plateau states, adding that 33 suspected members of the sect had been so far arrested.

He encouraged Nigerians on personal safety and security, reiterating the government’s commitment to ensuring peace and stability in the country.

Olubolade lamented that criminals had taken advantage of technology to perpetrate evil acts but assured Nigerians that the police were being trained and equipped to combat the new menace.

“It is important to note that achievements of the police in stemming crimes and terrorism are not so publicised, but I can assure that the police are making progress,” he said.

“The police reform programme was put in place by the federal government to improve capacity building, training, welfare and community policing.”

Olubolade blamed faulty policies for the lapses in the performance of the police but said such policies were being reviewed in order to ensure optimal performance.

The Information Minister, Labaran Maku lauded the force’s effort towards crime fighting and urged the citizenry to change their attitude toward the police. He called on the populace to support the fight against criminals in the society.

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