Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mohammed Adamu has told policemen to defend themselves in the face of physical danger, saying they are also human whose lives must be protected.
Adamu said in as much as the police were aware that the government was behind them, “we would encourage you to keep performing your duties. We would encourage you to be professional, to be civic, but if anybody touches you, if anybody comes to assault you, you can also protect yourself.”
He stated that the police were also human and had rights to be protected, stressing that the police were sending the message that they had to legally protect their rights.
In his words: “When we talk of human rights, the police are human; so, the rights of police officers would also be protected. So, we are sending the message that legally, we have the right to protect ourselves.”
Recall the recent #EndSARS violence saw the destruction of several police divisions, vehicles and other facilities with over 22 policemen dead. Others said to severely injured are receiving treatments.
