Sequel to intelligence report, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon E. Arase has directed the commencement of special stop and search operations on Roads and Highways nationwide, with emphasis on roads in and out of major cities and towns.
“Citizens are enjoined to bear with the Nigeria Police Force during this security operation which is a temporary measure put in place to address the intelligence received,” a statement by CSP Abayomi Shogunle, the
Deputy Force Public Relations Officer said,
“The special security measure, stop and search, is in no way a return of roadblocks. Any unprofessional conduct should be reported at www.stopthe bribes.net or the nearest Police Station” the statement said, while urging
the general public “to cooperate with Police operatives by providing answers to questions that may be asked as well as allowing their vehicles to be searched.”
