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The Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni has ordered the
Assistant Inspectors General of Police in the seventeen (17) zonal
commands and their constituent Commissioners of Police in the thirty-six
(36) States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),
Abuja, to carry out full enforcement of the Coronavirus Disease
(COVID-19) Health Protection Regulations 2021 signed into law by His
Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR on 26th January, 2021.
A statement signed by Force Spokesman CP Frank Mba said the officers
have been directed to “to ensure full compliance with the Regulations in
their respective Areas of Responsibilities (AoR).
“The IGP gave the order to the Strategic Police Managers following the
directives by the President as contained in the Coronavirus Disease
(COVID-19) Health Protection Regulations 2021 which mandates the Nigeria
Police Force and other agencies of Government mentioned therein to
ensure full enforcement of the Regulations in public places – places of
worship, workplace and schools, banks, public transport vehicles,
hostels, boarding houses, detention centres, etc – and general
restrictions on gatherings as well as the use of face mask.
”The IGP, while noting that the uncertainty and risks engendered by the
advent of the COVID-19 pandemic have placed additional responsibilities
on the general public, calls on citizens to voluntarily comply with the
provisions of the Regulations for the safety of all. The IGP further
cautions officers enforcing the Regulations to show tact, compassion and
empathy with the citizens.
“He reiterates that the officers must be firm and professional and at
the same time remain polite, civil and respect the fundamental rights of
the citizens.”