We’ll stop extra judicial killings – IGP

The Acting Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu

We’ll stop extra judicial killings – IGP

The Acting Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, has reassured that the Force would stop extra judicial killings.

He said this in Osogbo, Osun State, yesterday at the inauguration of the Zonal Security Stakeholders Forum for Zone XI Command Headquarters covering Osun, Oyo and Ondo States.

Represented by Deputy Inspector-General of Police Mr Taiwo Lakanu, the IGP said the Force was developing a strategic approach to reducing  fatalities associated with misuse of firearms.

He identified misuse of firearms as a major factor engendering conflict and distrust between the citizens and the police.

He said the Force was considering using less lethal weaponry such as taste or stun guns during routine patrols, arrest duties and civil disorder management.