Inspector General of Police, Ogbonna Onovo, has asked medical practitioners and other operators of health facilities in Nigeria to save victims of gun-shot wounds and accidents before contacting police.

Mr. Onovo said this in Abuja following recent controversies and “allegations” that police banned the treatment of guns shot and accident victims without police report.

“At no time did the Police restrain medical doctors from attending to the needs of the victims.” Mr.

Onovo said thereby absolving police of the responsibility for the lives of all those that must have died because of the myth.

“All that the Nigeria Police Force asks of them is to first do their duties, and immediately thereafter inform the nearest Police station/formation of the presence of such wounded persons, as the Police may find reason to inquire into the circumstances surrounding the injuries or gunshot.

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Thank you. this is a very good development