The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Muhammad Adamu, has ordered the Assistant Inspectors General of Police in the seventeen (17) zonal commands and their constituent commissioners of police in the thirty-six (36) States of the Federation and the FCT, Abuja, to carry out full enforcement of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Health Protection Regulations 2021 signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR on 26th January, 2021.
The IGP gave the order to the Strategic Police Managers following the directives by the President as contained in the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Health Protection Regulations 2021 which mandates the Nigeria Police Force and other agencies of Government mentioned therein to ensure compliance.
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The IGP gave the order to the Strategic Police Managers following the directives by the President as contained in the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Health Protection Regulations 2021 which mandates the Nigeria Police Force and other agencies of Government mentioned therein to ensure compliance.
The IGP, while noting that the uncertainty and risks engendered by the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic have placed additional responsibilities on the general public, called on Nigerians to voluntarily comply with the provisions of the Regulations for the safety of all.
He further cautioned officers enforcing the Regulations to show tact, compassion and empathy with the citizens.
He reiterated that the officers must be firm and professional and at the same time remain polite, civil and respect the fundamental rights of the citizens.
The IGP, while noting that the uncertainty and risks engendered by the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic have placed additional responsibilities on the general public, called on Nigerians to voluntarily comply with the provisions of the Regulations for the safety of all.
He further cautioned officers enforcing the Regulations to show tact, compassion and empathy with the citizens.
He reiterated that the officers must be firm and professional and at the same time remain polite, civil and respect the fundamental rights of the citizens.