The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba has warned against attacks on police officers and facilities in the country, especially in the South East region.
According to him, such would no longer be tolerated by the force.
Baba lamented the destruction of the facilities, other police operational assets across the country, and the killing of officers.
He also ordered the deployment of additional assets to support the fight against the criminals.
The IGP ordered the immediate deployment of additional operational assets to complement officers and men attached to Operation Restore Peace in the South East, and other launched operations, with the aim of flushing out criminal elements who hide under the guise of aggrieved citizens to perpetrate criminal acts.
He warned that attacks on police officers in the line of duty would no longer be tolerated under whatever guise, as the Force holds the lives of its personnel sacrosanct, and such unwarranted attacks would be strictly treated in accordance with extant laws.
The IGP reassured of the police’s resolve to protect lives and properties in the country.
He said, “it is vital to respect the lives and fundamental rights of Police officers and other security operatives, in order to enable them to advance their sacred mandate of serving and protecting the citizens better”.
The IGP’s warning followed incessant attacks on police formations across the country, especially in the South East, in recent months.
His warning is contained in a statement issued by Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi.