The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, has issued a fresh order to police officers across the country, following the death of a police officer and injury to others during the recent protests against the fine imposed on WhatsApp by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
In a statement released by the Nigeria Police Force, the IGP condemned the violence and attacks on police officers during the protests, which he described as "unwarranted and unacceptable".
"Unfortunately, one police officer was killed and several others were injured during the protests", the IGP said. "This is unacceptable and will not be tolerated".
The IGP has ordered police officers to be on high alert and to take all necessary measures to protect themselves and maintain law and order during the protests.
"The Nigeria Police Force will not hesitate to use all necessary force to protect our officers and maintain law and order", the IGP said.
The IGP also called on protesters to be peaceful and to avoid attacking police officers.
"We urge protesters to be peaceful and to avoid attacking our officers", the IGP said. "We are committed to maintaining law and order and protecting the rights of all Nigerians".
The death of the police officer and injury to others has sparked outrage and condemnation across the country.
"This is a sad and unfortunate development", said a human rights activist. "We condemn the violence and attacks on police officers and call for peaceful protests".
The protests against the fine imposed on WhatsApp by the NCC have been ongoing across the country, with many Nigerians expressing their dissatisfaction with the government's decision.
The NCC had imposed a fine of $220 million on WhatsApp for violating Nigeria's data protection regulations.
The government has defended the decision, saying it is necessary to protect the country's data protection regulations.
However, many Nigerians see the fine as an attempt by the government to stifle free speech and silence critics.
The situation remains tense across the country, with many Nigerians calling for peaceful protests and an end to the violence.
In conclusion, the death of a police officer and injury to others during the protests is a sad and unfortunate development. The IGP's fresh order is a necessary measure to protect police officers and maintain law and order. We urge protesters to be peaceful and to avoid attacking police officers.