By Dedeigbo Ayodeji
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni has unveiled new operational guidelines for the Nigerian police and other law enforcement agencies on COVID-19 prevention enforcement.
The IGP who released the guidelines, Monday, in Abuja, stated that the operational measures are meant to promote an harmonious relationship between the police and members of the public.
Adding that, with the increased cases of domestic violence, rapes, defilement, cybercrime, the fresh measures will help the police coordinate and reshape their conducts.
Consequently, the IGP 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.
He also directed the Cybercrime Unit of the Force to competently 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.
He also enjoined 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.
