Worried by the incessant resort
by some Nigerians to the use of unguarded, inflammatory, and unsubstantiated
statements, some of which are capable of causing the breach of public
peace, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP MD Abubakar, CFR, NPM, mni,
psc has issued a stern warning to those in the habit of making such statements
to desist from doing so forthwith. He notes that much as the Force is not
ignorant of the fundamental Rights of the citizens such as the Rights to
freedom of speech, it will not condone any such provocative, divisive and
inciting comments that are clearly uncorroborated by any fact or evidential
proof. The IGP who notes that such statements are capable of desecrating our
national symbol and identity and promoting a regime of lawlessness, warns that
any of such utterances will be met with appropriate legal sanctions.
The IGP therefore, urges all
Nigerians to emulate the former Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari and
others who recently have boldly taken a firm stance against terrorism. The IGP
maintains that the present times call for such courage and uncommon patriotism
from all opinion leaders, adding that the unrelenting war against terrorism and
other related crimes must be won with the cooperation of all Nigerians.