The Inspector
General of Police, Suleiman Abba has advised police personnel against
indiscriminate deployment of firearms ahead of the forthcoming general
elections.
Abba made the call while addressing senior officers in Abuja on Saturday, February 14, 2015.
Abba, who was represented by force
public relations officer, Emmanuel Ojukwu said: “The IG said in spite of
provocation, attributes of a policeman as contained in the police
regulations, required him to exercise tact, patience and tolerance and
control of temper in trying situations.
“He also cautioned the personnel against
excesses and reminded them of the dire consequences of abuse of human
rights as contained in the recently released human rights practice
manual of the force.
“Abba restated his avowed commitment to
observance of the rule of law and the respect of the fundamental rights
of citizens by all police officers.
“The rule of law is the underpinning
tenet of democracy which will guide police officers in the discharge of
their roles in the forthcoming national elections.
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