The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has strongly condemned the conduct of a police officer involved in an alleged shooting incident in Kaduna, describing his actions as a clear violation of the Force’s operational rules.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the officer at the centre of the incident, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Nuhu Usman, acted in gross violation of established procedures and Force Order 247 governing the use of firearms.
“Let me be clear: this action was criminal, it was unprofessional, and it has no place in the Nigeria Police Force,” Disu was quoted as saying.
The police chief said he has ordered an immediate trial for the officer to serve as a deterrent to others, while reaffirming the Force’s zero-tolerance stance against impunity and reckless misuse of weapons.
The Inspector-General also extended heartfelt condolences to the deceased’s family and assured the public that justice would be served.
Disu further warned officers across the country to be mindful of their conduct, stressing that professionalism and respect for citizens’ rights remain non-negotiable.
The statement did not disclose further details on the nature of the shooting, but the IGP assured that the outcome of the trial would be made public.
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