File photoThe Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris has directed immediate commencement of Stop and Search operations at flashpoints, black spots and vulnerable points on major roads and highways across the country, this yuletide season.
This security arrangement according to the IGP is to beef-up security and prevent crime and criminality to ensure a hitch-free Christmas and New Year celebration nationwide.
This was in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Jimoh Moshood and made available to Channels Television.
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“In order to ensure the free flow of traffic and ease movement of travellers, the stop and search point will not be located at areas susceptible to traffic gridlock or vehicular hold-ups. The Police teams on traffic control and observation patrols have been deployed to such points and sections to manage traffic and carry out Police observation duties,” the statement read in part.
IGP Orders Commencement Of Stop And Search Nationwide
