Nigeria IGP orders hospitals to treat gunshot victims without police clearance

Nigeria's Inspector-General of Police directed hospitals to provide immediate care to gunshot victims without requiring police reports, prioritizing life over bureaucracy. This policy shift aims to reduce preventable deaths and aligns with existing legal provisions, though enforcement and hospital compliance remain uncertain. The directive signals a notable change in police stance on a long-standing public health and security issue.

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