Any reason the IGP wants to ‘reintroduce’ roadblocks?

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has directed immediate commencement of Stop and Search operations throughout the yuletide period. A statement by the Force spokesman, CSP Jimoh Moshood in Abuja on Saturday, said Idris directed all State Police Commands across the country to beef security at flashpoints, black spots and vulnerable points on major roads... Read More

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September 26, 2017

The Nigeria Police has been “removing” roadblocks since forever, will they actually do it?

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has ordered the dismantling of all roadblocks nationwide with immediate effect. He stated that Special X-Squad teams of the Force have been deployed throughout the country to “destroy roadblocks in the country.” Idris added that “no police department, section, squad or unit should mount road block.” While this may... Read More

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May 4, 2013

Removal of roadblocks: Police corruption has reduced by 80 per cent – IGP

by Ogunyemi Bukola The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar yesterday appraised the removal of roadblocks from the nation’s highways, saying the move has reduced corruption in the Nigeria Police Force by 80 per cent in the past one year. The IGP made this disclosure during an interaction session at a ‘One Day Roundtable and... Read More

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