The Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, has enjoined members of the public, including medical personnel to attend to accident victims and persons with gunshot injuries and thereafter, inform the Police for necessary action.
This was contained in an official statement, signed by Force Public Relations Officer, Emmanuel Ojukwu, and made available by PRNigeria.
The statement said that "this became imperative, following neglects and consequent untimely death of victims, in this regard out of fear of being implicated without Police involvement.
"The Police High Command also directed its Officers and men not to harass good Samaritans/Nigerians in this regard, but endeavour to elicit correct facts in relation to incident from them. " the statement further read.
Medical personnel are now bound to save the lives of gunshot victims, give them proper medical care first, and thereafter inform the police.
"Doctors on duty are equally duty bound" the statement added "to treat victims of gunshot wounds and further inform Police of relevant facts.
"The safety of Nigerians is a collaborative effort of all and sundry. Police therefore, enjoin citizens not to relent in their cooperative attitude in ensuring safety of all."
Nigerians are therefore urged to report any suspicious person or persons to the nearest Police Station.
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