Police To Begin Stop-And-Search In Major Cities, Towns, Says The Measure Is Temporary

Nigeria Police has announced that sequel to intelligence report,  its officers and men would commence special stop and search on Roads and Highways nationwide, with emphasis on roads in and out of major cities/towns.
A statement by the deputy Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Abayomi Shogunle, said that the directive was given by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Solomon E. Arase.
“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.
“The special security measure, stop and search is in no way a return of roadblocks. Any unprofessional conduct should be reported at www.stopthebribes.net or nearest Police Station.”
The statement said that general public is advised to cooperate with Police operatives by providing answers to questions that may be asked as well as allowing their vehicles to be searched. [myad]