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    IGP Rolls Out New Operational Guidelines For Police Over COVID-19

    Funke BusariBy Funke BusariJune 8, 2020 Crime No Comments3 Mins Read
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    In furtherance of COVID-19 prevention enforcement duties, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu,  has unveiled a new Operational Guidelines for the Police and other Law Enforcement Agencies on Monday at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.

    The latest action is part of measures to foster a more harmonious relationship between the Police and members of the public, to deepen respect for the rights of citizens, provide a new set of policing tools for tackling emerging crimes such as domestic violence, rape, child molestation and other incidents of Gender-Based Violence, GBV.  

     The Nigeria’s Police highest hierechy noted with concern, increase in reported cases of domestic violence, rape, defilement, cybercrimes etc linked with the COVID-19 restrictions.

    Hence, the unfortunate incidents have prompted the introduction of the Operational Guidelines which will help to adequately coordinate and reshape the conducts of personnel of the Force and other law enforcement agencies on the frontline of operations in the enforcement of the COVID-19 prevention orders. 

    A statement signed on behalf of the IGP by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Frank Mba further stated that the operational guidelines will also serve as a standard code of conduct for Police officers in similar operations in the future.

    The IGP has also ordered the strengthening of the Gender-Desk Units and the Juvenile Welfare Centres, JWCs, across the country and the deployment of investigative assets to deal with gender related offences.

    In addition, the Cybercrime Unit of the Force has also been strengthened to deal with cybercrimes connected with the COVID-19 pandemic.  

    Meanwhile, the Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and Commissioners of Police in Zonal and State Commands as well as Heads of Police Departments/Formations have been directed by the IGP to make the guidelines subject of departmental briefings and lectures.

    The Operational Guidelines will also serve as a training manual in all Police training institutions. 

    The IGP has equally charged the Force Provost Department, the X-Squad, the Force Public Relations Department, the Complaint Response Unit and the Public Complaint Bureau to carry out their oversight roles of adequate evaluation and monitoring of officers to ensure compliance with the guidelines and bring erring personnel to book.

    He also enjoins citizens to cooperate with the Police and other Law Enforcement Officers, LEOs, as all hands are on deck to curtail and contain the virus in the country. 

    The IGP has expressed profound appreciation to the Executive Director, CLEEN Foundation and the representative of the British High Commission for their contributions and presence during the unveiling of the Operational Guidelines.

    He also commends all other corporate organizations who supported the Police in the publication of the booklet.  

    Funke Busari

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