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“Arguments have been raised that the resonating incidents of misuse of firearms & other extra-judicial actions by police personnel often result directly from work-related stresses & emotional conditions which disorient their rationality.”— Inspector Gen of @PoliceNG, Apr 25, 2019
”In consideration of this, I have ordered that with immediate effect, the shift duty structure of the Nigeria Police which is currently a 12-hour, 2-shifts system should be reverted to the traditional 8hours, 3-shifts shift standard.”— Inspector Gen of @PoliceNG, April 25, 2019
“This directive is specifically informed by the need to address a major, age-long occupational stressor which long hours of duty engenders among personnel in the Nig Police Force & which occasions depression & abuse of power & other unprofessional conduct.”—Insp Gen of @PoliceNG
”For purpose of clarity, henceforth, no police personnel should be made to perform any duty exceeding 8-hours within a space of 24 hours unless there is a local or national emergency.”—Inspector General of @PoliceNG, April 25, 2019
