Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has directed the immediate dismantling of roadblocks across the country.
Force Public Relations Officer, Jimoh Moshood, disclosed this yesterday in Abuja at a press briefing.
He directed assistant inspector general (AIG) and commissioners of police to ensure strict compliance, including roadblocks established by revenue agencies, which are prohibited by law.
Moshood said the move became necessary not to obstruct any road or highway, under the guise of collecting revenue, throughout the period of Christmas and New Year celebrations.
He disclosed that the IGP has also directed CPs and AIGs to ensure visibility and crime prevention patrols in their Area of Responsibilities (AOR) throughout the country.
He enjoined commissioners of police and their supervisory assistant inspectors general of police to be on ground to ensure adequate safety of lives and property of all Nigerians, during and after the period.
“The IGP has re-emphasised same directives to all Commanders of Police Mobile Force (PMF), Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU) and Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (F-SARS). Also included are police special forces and specialised units, including Special Tactical Squad, Special Protection Unit, Border Patrol and Explosive Ordinance Department, among others.
He, however, said they have been mandated to be strict in ensuring security and safety of travellers and other road users on all the highways and major roads throughout the country.
He added: “Security threat assessment and deployment of police personnel to flash points and vulnerable areas have been carried out to prevent and nip in the bud, any form of inter-party frictions, political thuggery and clashes that can disturb public peace anywhere in the country.
