The Inspector General of Police, Muhammed Abubakar Adamu, has asked Police personnel to use their firearms to defend themselves. In a move meant to boost their confidence which sagged since the #EndSARS protest, the IGP told them,; “You are licensed to carry arms. You are licenced to use it. Use it and defend yourselves if pushed to the wall. Maim, don’t kill.”
He also told the Nigeria Police personnel to remain resolute, not to be discouraged or threatened by the #EndSARS Protest hijacked by hoodlums, leading to the killing of Police Personnels across the country.
Adamu stressed further that the call for the disbandment and eventual disbanding of the Special Anti Robbery Squad, SARS, following the demands and agitations of Youths and #EndSARS Protest Should not be an issue bothering Police Personnels, rather, they should discharge their duties in the best way the practice demands.
The IGP made the charge at the Ogun State Police Command, Eleweran, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
He said all that happened during and after the protest were as a result of fake and bad news.
The Police boss who had gone round the southwest, called on all police officers to come out fully to perform their duties because it is their constitutional responsibility.
“Don’t be discouraged, come out in full, and perform your duties, nobody can do it, it is your constitutional responsibility and you must do it. No amount of intimidation can prevent us from doing our job.
“Nobody can demoralise us, nobody can prevent, or make us shy away from performing our duties. The responsibility of protecting lives and property is given to the police and you are licensed to carry arms.
“We are encouraging you to go out there and perform your duties without fear or favour and without being afraid of any victimization. Be courageous, be civil, and be calm and follow the procedures in performing your duties.
“Your arms are supposed to be used to protect lives and property. Constitutionally when there is a violent protest, the constitution allows you to use your firearm, when individuals or groups of people are unlawful, you are allowed to use your firearm.
“In defence of yourself, and you have no other means to escape from any attack, you are allowed to use your firearm, but you are not allowed to kill. As police officers, you are not allowed to kill, when you use your firearm you are supposed to maim.
“You should not shy away from using your firearms for these purposes but don’t kill.
“If in the process of performing your duties, a mistake comes up, and we know that you followed all the necessary procedures, we shall be behind you, we shall support and make sure that you are not molested,” Adamu said.
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