Ensure Full Enforcement Of COVID-19 Regulations, IG Tasks AIGs, CPs

Ensure Full Enforcement to check further spread of pandemic

OpenLife Nigeria reports that the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu has renewed his commitment to ensure full enforcement of outlined COVID-19 protocols.
In a statement signed by Frank Mba, Commissioner of Police in charge of communication, Mohammed Adamu specifically instructed commanding officers in the rank of Assistant Inspectors General of Police and Commissioners of Police to ensure full enforcement across their length and breadth of heir jurisdiction.
The statement reads in full:

“The Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, has ordered the Assistant Inspectors General of Police in the 17 zonal commands and their constituent Commissioners of Police in the 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, on 26th January, 2021.
They are 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.