2023 ELECTIONS: IGP ORDERS IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION OF ADDITIONAL UNIFORMS/KITS, ANTI-RIOT EQUIPMENT

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BYĀ  DAMI L

 

 

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered the immediate distribution of additional batches of uniforms, kits, accoutrements and anti-riot equipment to discharge policing services professionally before, during and after the 2023 General Elections; and for general safety of all and sundry across the country.

Other anti-riot equipment for distribution comprises of bullet-proof vests with armored plates, ballistic helmets, long and short-range tear gas for civil disorder management, and stun guns to ensure officers appear in clean uniforms and are well-suited for their responsibilities.

Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Muyiwa Adejobi said in a statement, ā€œThis distribution is coming on the heels of the recently procured batch of the items to cater for the welfare of officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force as preparations are in top gear for the forthcoming General Elections

ā€œIt is to optimize professionalism and friendly engagements in crowd control, as well as the subduing of any civil unrest; and to maximally adopt modern techniques of curtailing crimes and criminality.

ā€œThe IGP therefore assures of his administrationā€™s continuous commitment to continually provide the needful and upgrade the operational capability of the Force at all levels in order to completely stamp out crimes and criminality in the country while providing top-notch election security management for the 2023 General Elections.

ā€œEqually, the Inspector-General of Police charges officers and men of the Force to exhibit discipline, decency, and respect peopleā€™s fundamental rights while discharging their duties.ā€

 

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