The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, has ordered the immediate distribution of uniforms, kits, accoutrements, and anti-riot equipment to police officers ahead of the 2023 general election.

The Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, made this known via a statement issued on Monday.

He said the anti-riot equipment include bullet-proof vests with armored plates, ballistic helmets, long and short-range tear gas for civil disorder managemen, and stun guns.

Adejobi said the idea was to ensure that the officers were well-suited to discharge policing services professionally before, during and after the 2023 general election.

He added that the items were recently procured to cater for the welfare of police personnel as preparations for the elections continued.

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The police spokesperson stated that the idea was to optimise professionalism and friendly engagements in crowd control and subduing any civil unrest.

Adejobi said it was also to maximally adopt modern techniques of curtailing crimes and criminality by the police.

He further pledged the commitment of the police authorities to upgrade the operational capability of personnel at all levels to completely stamp out crimes and criminality.

He assured that the Nigeria Police Force would provide top-notch security for the 2023 general election.

Adejobi said the IGP enjoined police officers to exhibit discipline and decency as well as respect people’s fundamental rights while discharging their duties.

The Star