IG Arase bans use of commercial vehicles for patrol, operational duties

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Solomon E. Arase has directed that all police commands and formations should immediately stop the use of commercial vehicles as well as vehicles painted in known states’ commercial colours for police operations and patrol duties.

This directive was contained in a circular issued to all police formations and commands nationwide Thursday, the circular states that directives are due to enormous negative consequences associated with such practices as complained by members of the public.

The IGP further warned that abuse of this order by any police unit will attract severe sanctions.