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| Inspector General of Police Usman Baba Alkali |
Prior to the 2023 general elections, Inspector-General of Police Usman Baba has directed that police officers immediately receive their uniforms, kits, accoutrements, and anti-riot equipment.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said in a statement on Monday in Abuja that the anti-riot gear includes stun guns, long- and short-range tear gas for controlling civil disorder, ballistic helmets, and bulletproof vests with armoured plates.
The goal, according to Mr. Adejobi, is to make sure that the police are qualified to provide professional policing services prior to, during, and following the 2023 general elections.
He noted that the supplies had just been acquired to support the welfare of police officers as election preparations went on.
According to him, the idea is to optimise professionalism and friendly engagements in crowd control and subduing any civil unrest.
Mr Adejobi said it was also to maximally adopt modern techniques of curtailing crimes and criminality by the police.
He pledged the commitment of the police to upgrade the operational capability of personnel at all levels, so as to completely stamp out crimes and criminality.
He assured that the Nigeria Police would provide top-notch security for the 2023 general elections.
Mr Adejobi said the police enjoined its officers to exhibit discipline and decency, as well as respect people’s fundamental rights while discharging their duties.
(NAN)