The IGP described the incident as unfortunate and ordered a speedy investigation and prosecution of the officers responsible for the shooting.
Nigerians are asked to shun hooliganism, thuggery, and vandalism during the 2023 elections.
IGP Baba has approved new police commissioners for three states and five formations to enhance operational and administrative effectiveness.
“I am not aware of any order. Perhaps it was not addressed to us,” police spokesman Olumuyiwa Adejobi told Peoples Gazette.
The police said the idea was to ensure that its officers were well-suited to professionally discharge policing services before, during and after the 2023 polls.
“If police assault a civilian, you report and actions will be taken to rebuke him, not to take the law into your hands.”
Nigerians who assault police officers, irrespective of preceding factors, will now face the law.
He said the CPs affected by the deployment were Abubakar Lawal, Kano, Kolo Yusuf, Zamfara and Ahmed Ammani, Enugu State.
The IGP cautioned film or skit makers who portray police officers in a bad light, without applying and getting permit letters for such portrayals.
