Nigerian Police Clarify IG Did Not Order 'Shoot-on-Sight' in Benue
The Nigerian Police Force has clarified that the Inspector General of Police did not issue a 'shoot-on-sight' order for illegal firearm carriers in Benue State. This statement aims to dispel controversy surrounding earlier reports of such an order.
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(VIDEO) Shoot-on-sight controversy: Full transcript of what IG said in Benue
Read the full transcript of IGP Olatunji Disu’s speech in Benue regarding the controversial shoot-on-sight order and use of firearms by police officers. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-shoot-on-sight-controversy-full-transcript-of-what-ig-said-in-benue/
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Read full article →IGP didn’t order shoot-on-sight of illegal firearm carriers, Police clarify
The Nigeria Police Force has refuted reports claiming that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, ordered officers to shoot anyone found with illegal firearms, insisting that the report is entirely false and a misrepresentation of the IGP's actual comments. The post IGP didn’t order shoot-on-sight of illegal firearm carriers, Police clarify appeared first on Vanguard News.
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