Inspector-General of Police orders shoot-on-sight for illegal arms bearers in Nigeria
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Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has directed police officers nationwide to shoot on sight individuals found carrying illegal firearms. This directive, issued during a stakeholders' meeting in Makurdi, Benue State, is part of renewed efforts to combat insecurity and follows President Bola Tinubu's order to address persistent insecurity in Benue State. IG Disu emphasized that only authorized security personnel are permitted to carry firearms and stated that the era of passive policing is over. He noted that police officers are empowered under Force Order 237 to respond decisively to armed threats without needing directives from superior officers. Disu stressed that police officers have been instructed and trained to use their firearms when necessary, citing the loss of security personnel. He also called for public cooperation and credible information to aid in the fight against armed criminality. Benue State has recently experienced numerous attacks by armed groups, leading to casualties, displacement, and property damage, prompting the Federal Government to deploy additional security and implement stricter measures.
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