Mohammed Adamu, the inspector-general of police (IGP), was seen not wearing a face mask while decorating some newly-promoted officers in Abuja.
The use of face masks is one of the COVID-19 guidelines of which violation attracts a six-month jail term — based on the new health regulations signed by President Muhammadu Buhari.
In a tweet on its verified handle, the force shared photos of Adamu decorating officers without wearing a face mask.
The Principal Staff Officer (PSO) to the @policeNG IGP, Idowu Owohunwa and the Force Education Officer, Rabi Umar, were today decorated with the rank of Commissioner of Police by the IGP at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. pic.twitter.com/ywNyIMSLfm
— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) February 4, 2021
But the IGP could be seen in one of the photos wearing a white face mask.
Below are photos.
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| IGP wearing face mask |
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| IGP without face mask |
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| IGP and the officer being decorated not wearing a face mask |
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| All three officers not wearing face masks |
Below are some Twitter reactions to the violation.
Una go wear face masks for one picture then remove am for the next picture because Covid don finish inspection 😂😂😂😂😂
— kenechukwu (@Echi_di_ime) February 5, 2021
Oga no dey put on facemask,by law na 6 month in jail or is he too bid to jail?
— Lawal #endsars (@sammeloni19) February 5, 2021
See the IGP posing without a mask. Says it all https://t.co/HvfwbRZV4I
— Woyengipreye (@Ogapreye) February 4, 2021
IGP suppose to be arrest for not putting on his facemask….
— uthman arab (@uthman_arab) February 4, 2021
