Following the low morale among officers of the Nigeria Police Force presently as a result of the public backlash against the force, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Mohammed Adamu, on Friday urged policemen to defend themselves if they are assaulted, adding that they should not abandon their responsibilities of safeguarding lives and properties as a result of insults and provocation from the public.
He commended the policemen for their professionalism and efforts to protect lives and property as well as maintain law and order during the #EndSARS protests.
As part of efforts to boost the morale of the security operatives in the wake of violence and wanton destruction that trailed the #ENDSARS protests, the IGP addressed policemen at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command in Abuja.The Police Chief said police officers are also humans and have a right to life and should defend themselves when in danger and their lives are under threat.
Adamu announced that adequate compensation will be made available to the families of all policemen that lost their lives during the protests. He commended the police officers for displaying maximum restraint during the #EndSARS protests, even in the face of provocation adding that the aim of the provocation and insults was to demoralise the police.
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