The IG of Police, has urged hospitals in the country to attend to and treat gunshot victims before reporting to the police.
IG of Police, Solomon Arase
Solomon Arase, the Inspector General of Police, has urged hospitals in the country to attend to and treat gunshot victims before reporting to the police. Many hospitals in the country have formed the habit of denying treatment to such persons until a police report was presented.
Arase’s position was contained in a statement released on Friday, August 21, 2015 by police spokesman, Emmanuel Chukwu.
The statement read in part:
“This has become imperative following neglect and consequent untimely death of victims in this regard out of fear of being implicated without police involvement.”
“Doctors on duty are equally duty bound 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.”
Chukwu also urged citizens to continue to report suspicious activities to the police.