The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has directed officers of the Nigeria Police Force to shoot on sight anyone found carrying illegal firearms while resisting arrest or posing an immediate threat to public safety.
The directive is part of renewed efforts to tackle armed crime, banditry, kidnapping, and other violent offenses across the country.
Police authorities said the order is aimed at strengthening security operations and ensuring officers respond decisively to individuals unlawfully in possession of weapons who endanger lives.
The announcement has sparked public reactions, with supporters describing it as a necessary measure to curb violent crime, while others have called for strict adherence to the law and accountability to prevent abuses during enforcement.
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