The Inspector – General of Police , Mohammed Adamu, has decried the attack on policemen during the enforcement of the lockdown order occasioned by the pandemic in the country.

According to him , no fewer than 27 police officers had been assaulted while enforcing the federal government and state governments ’ stay – at – home orders .

He noted that some citizens had equally carried out attacks on police assets and facilities , adding that two police stations and police quarters were attacked and burnt down in Katsina and Abia States while 15 police vehicles and motorcycles were also damaged within the period .

The IG in a statement in Abuja , by the force spokesman , Frank Mba , warned that he would no longer condone the attacks on men and officers of the police .

It said , “The IGP notes that since the commencement of the COVID- 19 enforcement duties , a total of 27 police personnel have suffered series of attacks and assaults from members of the public at different times and locations .

“ Many of these officers are still in hospitals receiving treatment from the injuries sustained during such attacks . ”

Adamu said a female police officer, PC Ngozi Nkem , was injured in Agbor , Delta State when a police team was dispersing a group of persons holding a birthday party in clear disobedience to the social restrictions and distancing orders .

The IGP enjoined the citizens to continue to cooperate with the police and other security personnel and voluntarily comply with all COVID- 19 prevention orders .