The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba has ordered for the immediate distribution of more uniforms, kits and anti-riot equipment to officers.
The IGP said the move was to enable the police carryout their duties effectly before, during and after the 2023 elections.
Some of the items to be distributed include bullet-proof vests with armored plates, ballistic helmets, long and short-range tear gas for civil disorder management, and stun guns.
This was contained in a statement signed by the spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Monday evening.
"This 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 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."
The IGP further assured of his commitment to ensure that the force receives necessary upgrade to combat crimes in the country.
He also charged the officers and men of the force to "exhibit discipline, decency, and respect people’s fundamental rights while discharging their duties."
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