The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has denied reports that the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, issued a “shoot-on-sight” order to police officers during a stakeholders’ meeting in Makurdi, Benue State.
Alendtrend News reports that the clarification was contained in a statement issued by the Police to correct what it described as a misrepresentation of the IGP’s remarks at the meeting.
The Force said the IGP informed stakeholders that police officers had been properly briefed on the provisions of the order and understood when firearms could be used in line with established Rules of Engagement.
The Force urged members of the public and the media to disregard reports suggesting that Disu ordered police officers to shoot suspects on sight.
According to the Force, viewing the full footage would help prevent the spread of misinformation and ensure that the public was not misled by reports based on isolated portions of the IGP’s remarks.
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