The Supreme Court had long warned against reckless use of firearms by the Police.
Adekunle v. State [2006] 14 NWLR (Pt.1000) 717 at 749, per Ogbuagu, JSC: “Let me observe here that it is becoming very notorious and most disturbing these days when policemen use guns purchased for them with public money and meant for the protection of the citizenry, are freely used to mow down innocent citizens of […]





