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IGP Directs Use Of Lawful Force To Stop Repeat Of Attack, Looting

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November 7, 2020
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The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has directed the use of lawful force in kine with the constitution to stop a repeat of the recent attacks, looting, and destruction of properties in several parts of the country.

Adamu’s warning was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba.

“The IGP affirms that the Force will not tolerate a repeat of the horrendous attacks and killings, arson and wanton destruction, and looting of public and private assets witnessed during the recent violent protests in some parts of the country,” the statement partly read.

“He warns that the Force shall deploy the full weight of the law and legitimate force (if necessary) in preventing a reoccurrence.”

While noting that 22 policemen were gruesomely murdered and 26 civilians were injured following the #EndSARS protests and the violence that emanated therefrom, the Force spokesman said a total of 51 civilian fatalities and 37 injuries were recorded,

He also lamented that 205 police stations, corporate facilities, and private property were attacked, burnt or vandalized.

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RESIST ALL VIOLENT AND RIOTOUS ELEMENTS FORTHWITH: IGP ORDERS AIGs, CPs.

Directs the Use of lawful Force in line with the Constitution

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni has ordered the deployment of all legitimate force to protect lives and property of citizens including police officers and personnel of other law enforcement agencies and their families and to prevent attacks on private/public assets from any violent person(s) or group(s) operating under any guise.

The IGP restates that Command Commissioners of Police and their supervisory Assistant Inspectors-General of Police should resist all riotous elements forthwith and checkmate any form of violent/riotous protests in line with Section 33 (1) & (2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) which among other things provides for the use of such force as is reasonably necessary –

(a)    For the defence of any person from unlawful violence or for the defence of property;

(b)    In order to effect a lawful arrest or to prevent the escape of a person lawfully detained; or

(c)    For the purpose of suppressing a riot, insurrection or mutiny.

The IGP affirms that the Force will not tolerate a repeat of the horrendous attacks and killings, arson and wanton destruction, and looting of public and private assets witnessed during the recent violent protests in some parts of the country.

He warns that the Force shall deploy the full weight of the law and legitimate force (if necessary) in preventing a reoccurrence.

Recall that in the wake of the ENDSARS protests and the violence that emanated therefrom, a total of fifty-one (51) civilian fatalities and thirty-seven (37) civilian injuries were recorded, while a total of twenty-two (22) policemen were gruesomely murdered and twenty-six (26) others injured by the protesters. Two hundred and five (205) police stations, corporate facilities, and private property were attacked, burnt, or vandalized.

The IGP assures law-abiding citizens across the country of the Force’s renewed and unwavering commitment to their safety and security especially as we approach the yuletide. He calls for the collaboration and support of citizens in the ongoing reforms of the Force.

DCP FRANK MBA

FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

FORCE HEADQUARTERS

ABUJA

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