The Police Service Commission (PSC) has frowned at a social media message inciting officers and men of the Nigeria Police to go outside its rules of engagement in dealing with the civilian public.
Ikechukwu Ani, Head, Press and Public Relations, PSC who made the position of the commission on the message known in a statement in Abuja on Thursday recalled that part of the message read; “every Police that dies for civilian again, he is on his own … Do the needful police work and remain alive for your children and families.”
According to Ani, the Commission felt that this moment did not call for incitement but for a complete renewal of faith in the Nigerian project adding that the Police were expected to conduct themselves with the highest degree of patriotism and in obedience with its rules of engagement.
He informed that the Commission was doing its best to see that the welfare of the officers and men were enhanced and worthy of their sacrifice to the Nigerian nation.
“The Commission is also seeking a complete and comprehensive overhaul of its logistics so that it will be equipped to discharge its constitutional responsibilities”, he added.
He therefore enjoined the Police officers to note that they were required to play a leading role in the search for peace and progress in the Country.
“The Commission once again commiserates with the families of officers who lost their lives and wish those who were injured during the crisis a quick recovery”, he stated.
Recall that the Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu was recently quoted as directing the Police officers to defend themselves in the face of threat to their lives, a statement many perceived as inciting the Police against the civilian populace.
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