General of Police, Mr Mohammed Adamu, at a meeting with the
President in Abuja on May 14, 2020.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, has
warned all Police Officers across the country against the use of
force on peaceful protesters.
According to a communique by the police spokesman, DCP Frank
Mba, the IGP noted that citizens have fundamental rights of freedom
of expression, assembly, and movement which must always be upheld
and protected by the police.
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The boss on Thursday however appealed to protesters to
continually conduct themselves peacefully and guide their ranks
against infiltration by criminal elements.
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He stressed that the Force leadership has clearly heard the
voice of the people and is irrevocably committed to doing
everything within its powers to address the observed ills, punish
any offending officers and promote a people-friendly police
force.