The Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba, has
cautioned police personnel against misuse of firearms
during the forthcoming elections in the country.
Abba stated that arms would be used only in extreme
circumstances, stressing that all police officers must
protect the rights of citizens at all times.
Apparently refuting a statement credited to AIG Joseph
Mbu, who said “If one of my men is killed, I shall kill 20
of them but don’t shoot first,” the police boss reassured
the public that “the Nigeria Police has a mandate to
save and protect lives, and not to kill, contrary to recent
statements in the media.”
The IG said this during a meeting with senior policemen
at the Force headquarters, Abuja, according to a
statement by Force Public Relations Officer, Emmanuel
Ojukwu, on Saturday.
“IG Suleiman Abba, advised all officers of the imperative
necessity to apply caution in the use of firearms,
warning that except in extreme circumstances, arms
shall not be used during the forthcoming elections,” the
statement read.
While admitting that there were circumstances under
which an officer might be provoked in the course of
duty, the IG stressed that the attributes of a police
officer as contained in the Police Regulations, required
him to exercise “tact, patience and tolerance and the
control of his temper in trying situations.”
He observed that the rule of law is the underpinning
tenet of democracy, which he noted would guide police
officers in the discharge of their roles during the polls.
Abba restated his commitment to observance of the rule
of law and the respect of the fundamental rights of
citizens and residents alike by all police officers.
He cautioned officers to avoid excesses, pointing out
the dire consequences of abuse of human rights as
contained in the recently released Human Rights
Practice Manual.
He also restated the preparedness of the Force to
provide the requisite security before, during and after
the elections.

source: http://www.punchng.com/news/ig-counters-mbu-police-will-use-arms-with-caution/

Mbu; oloribu!