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Africa-Press<\/a> – Nigeria<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered full enforcement of the COVID-19 Health Protection Regulations.<\/p>\n

The executive order was signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari on January 26.<\/p>\n

Adamu ordered Assistant Inspectors General of Police in the 17 zonal commands, Commissioners of Police in 36 and the Federal Capital Territory to comply by ensuring immediate implementation.<\/p>\n

Force Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba made the announcement in a statement on Monday.<\/p>\n

Adamu said the regulation gives the Nigeria Police and other agencies of government the powers to implement and prosecute defaulters.<\/p>\n

Police officers will target public places, religious centers, offices, schools, event centres, bars, clubs, malls banks, public transport vehicles, among others.<\/p>\n

They are to enforce restrictions on gatherings and the use of face masks.
\nAdamu advised the public to voluntarily comply with the provisions of the law for general safety.<\/p>\n

The IGP, however, cautioned officers to be firm, professional, civil and respect citizens while enforcing the order.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered full enforcement of the COVID-19 Health Protection Regulations. The executive order was signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari on January 26. 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