President Muhammadu Buhari has asked Alkali Baba, the
inspector-general of police (IGP), to go after those attacking police officers
and stations.
The president spoke on Thursday at the handing over of
security equipment by Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, to the police
command in the state.
Earlier in March, the president had directed security
agencies to shoot anyone seen illegally with AK-47 rifles.
In his remarks at the event, the president said the order is
still in place, and that as commander-in-chief, it is his responsibility to
ensure the lives and properties of Nigerians are secured.
“I have charged the inspector-general to leave no stone
unturned in rebuilding the morale of his officers and men, especially in the
aftermath of the mindless violence associated with the EndSARS protests, as
well as the recent spate of attacks on police stations in some parts of the
country,” he said.
“A nation that turns its Police personnel and infrastructure
into targets of violence and destruction is a nation on the path of
self-destruction. We will act firmly and decisively against any and all persons
fomenting or carrying out attacks on our Police Force and other security
personnel.
“Let me also use this opportunity to reiterate that my directive
to security agencies, to shoot any person or persons found illegally wielding
AK-47s and other assault weapons, remains in place.
“As commander-in-chief, my primary responsibility remains
the security of the country and the safety of all citizens. Despite the many
challenges we are facing, I want Nigerians to rest assured that we will secure
this country. We will secure our infrastructure, our highways, our communities,
and our forests, and we will secure the lives of our people.”
In recent weeks, police stations and officers have come
under attack, especially in the south-east part of the country.
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