![The Police Inspector-General (IGP), Mohammed Adamu. [PHOTO CREDIT: Official twitter handle of the Nigerian Police]](https://i1.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2019/03/Police-IGP-e1553322436318.jpg?resize=719%2C547&ssl=1)
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu, has warned all Police Officers across the country against the use of force on peaceful #ENDSARS protesters in Nigeria.
This was disclosed in a statement signed on Thursday by Force Public Relations Officer Frank Mba.
According to the statement, the citizens have fundamental rights of freedom of expression, assembly and movement which must always be upheld and protected by the police.
The IGP however, appealed to protesters to continually conduct themselves peacefully and guide their ranks against infiltration by criminal elements.
The police boss further stressed that the Force leadership has clearly heard the voice of the people and is irrevocably committed to doing everything within its powers to address the observed ills, punish any offending officers and promote a people-friendly police force.
The protesters have been demanding fundamental reforms in the policing system in Nigeria not just the disbandment of the notorious Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
Protesters in Oyo, Abuja ,Lagos, Jos were reportedly attacked by police officers at different times with the police said to have opened fire with live ammunition on them.
In Lagos and Abuja, protesters were also attacked by thugs wielding sticks and machetes on Thursday and Wednesday.
