The Nigerian police plans to acquire stun guns and revise their rules of engagement in an effort to curb the use of deadly force, the inspector general of the force said on Thursday.
The IG, Mohammed Adamu, told a gathering of senior officers Abuja, that he had “initiated actions” toward deploying less lethal weapons – commonly known as stun guns – for low-risk police operations.
“This is with the intention of addressing public concerns on misuse of firearms by the police with its attendant consequences on lives and effect on the attainment of our community policing vision,” Adamu said.
He said the force had also revised and simplified “Force Order 237”, which outlines its rules of engagement.