The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, on Monday ordered the Assistant Inspectors-General of Police in the 17 zonal commands to carry out full enforcement of the COVID-19 Health Protection Regulations 2021 Act.
He also directed their constituent Commissioners of Police in the 36 states and the FCT to do same.
Adamu, according to a statement by Force spokesman, Frank Mba, said the operatives were to ensure full compliance with the regulations in their respective areas of responsibilities.
He, however, warned the operatives to respect rights of citizens while urging Nigerians to voluntary comply with the newly signed law.
“The IGP gave the order to the Strategic Police Managers following the directives by the President as contained in the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Health Protection Regulations 2021 which mandates the Nigeria Police Force and other agencies of government mentioned therein to ensure full enforcement of the regulations in public places – places of worship, workplace and schools, banks, public transport vehicles, hostels, boarding houses, detention centres, etc – and general restrictions on gatherings as well as the use of face mask.
“The IGP, while noting that the uncertainty and risks engendered by the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic have placed additional responsibilities on the general public, calls on citizens to voluntarily comply with the provisions of the Regulations for the safety of all.
