The Nigeria Police Force has denied widespread reports claiming that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, ordered officers to "shoot on sight" anyone found carrying illegal firearms, insisting that the police chief never issued such a directive during a stakeholders' meeting in Makurdi, Benue State. In a clarification issued through a statement on Saturday, the Force said the Inspector-General's remarks had been misrepresented, stressing that he merely reiterated existing rules governing the lawful use of firearms by police personnel.

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has directed police officers across Nigeria to shoot on sight anyone found carrying illegal firearms, declaring that the…

IGP Olatunji Disu orders a decisive crackdown on illegal arms bearers in Benue State to end the cycle of violence and restore peace. Learn more about the p