Inspector General of Police, Mr. Mohammed Abubakar, has
warned all police personnel against excessive use of force and
unjustifiable application of lethal weapons contrary to standing rules
of engagement.
He gave the warning in a circular addressed to all Zonal Assistant
Inspectors General of Police, Command Commissioners of Police, Heads of
Department and Formations across the country.
Abubakar warned that officers who violated the rules of use of
weapons would be punished,
according to the circular a copy of which was
made available to journalists on Friday.
The IGP urged officers and men of the force to be mindful of the
constitutional rights of the citizenry, while performing their statutory
duties.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Abubakar reminded the AIGs
and CPs that the ban on road blocks subsists and should therefore ensure
strict enforcement.
He restated his commitment to reforming and returning the police to
the path of professionalism in line with international best practices
and the transformation agenda of the Federal Government.
He also expressed the resolve to rid the force of all forms of
corruption, and charged the personnel to desist from such practice.
Abubakar enjoined them to abide by the Code of Conduct and Professional Standards for members of the force.
He called on the X-Squad, an internal Police Department that monitors
enforcement of discipline within the force, to step up its monitoring
of the personnel to stem corrupt practices in the force.
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