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October 4, 2019
The Police High Command has launcheda revised Force Order-237 that regulates the police rules of engagement, in abid to contain the misuse of firearms by policemen.
In the reviewed document, theNigerian Police would approve the use of taser and stun guns in place ofconventional live bullets for low-risk operations.
The Inspector General of Police,Adamu Mohammed who was speaking at a meeting with senior police officers inAbuja, said the review is informed by the need to maintain the standards ofdemocratic policing hinged on the protection of fundamental human rights.
The Police Boss noted that specialtraining programmes were being organised for special units of the police inorder to equip them with the right orientation for policing in the 21 century.
Adamu, on crime prevention, saidabout one hundred and one crime suspects were arrested across the country,while noting that available statistics showed that criminal activities were ata low ebb.