The Nigerian Police Force would no longer tolerate Nigerians who assault its officers carrying out their lawful duties.
This was revealed by the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, on Monday in a statement by the force spokesperson Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
He said attacks on the uniformed agents of the state is both illegal and an affront on the rule of law.
The statement said, “The IGP emphasized that attacks on Police Officers, who are uniformed agents of the state, is both illegal and an affront on the rule of law.
“The IGP warned that attacks on police officers and men in the line of duty would no longer be tolerated under whatever guise, as the Force holds the lives of its personnel sacrosanct.
“Consequently, the IGP has directed all Police Commands and Formations to ensure that individuals who engage in assault on police officers, irrespective of preceding factors, are made to face the full wrath of the law via swift prosecution in courts of competent jurisdiction.”
The police chief, however, warned the officers not to trample upon citizens’ rights while carrying out their duties.
He said Nigerians should also respect the rights of the police officers and other security operatives.
IGP Baba has recently dismissed many police officers caught red handed assaulting Nigerians.
