Police moves to prevent misuse of arms, begins audit

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu has initiated moves to prevent the misuse of arms.

This is as the IGP ordered all Commissioners of Police nationwide to immediately commence a comprehensive audit of arms and ammunition within their respective Commands and formations.

The Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid in a statement made the directive known.

The directive was issued during the Emergency Conference with Commissioners of Police and members of the press held at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Centre, Force Headquarters, Abuja. 

According to the Inspector-General, the audit exercise is aimed at strengthening accountability, identifying operational gaps, preventing misuse of Police assets, and enhancing the overall operational readiness of the Nigeria Police Force.

The IGP emphasized that the exercise is not a routine administrative procedure, but a critical institutional measure designed to ensure that all arms and ammunition entrusted to the Force are properly documented, secured, and optimally deployed in line with operational standards and national security objectives.

“Commissioners of Police have been directed to ensure that the audit process is thorough, transparent, and professionally documented, with detailed reports to be submitted to the Force Headquarters within the stipulated timeframe,” the statement read in part.