Force Will Not Tolerate Repeat Of Attacks, Looting – IGP

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has
warned that the Force will not tolerate 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.

SEE FULL STATEMENT HERE:

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 –

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(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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