Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, has directed the immediate dismantling of all unauthorised police roadblocks across the state's highways.
On Monday, Adepoju personally led a statewide inspection of police checkpoints as part of efforts to implement the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu’s, directives against extortion, illegal roadblocks, and officer misconduct.
During the exercise at the Rivers-Imo boundary, the CP emphasised the need for officers to maintain professionalism, avoid disrupting traffic flow, and uphold the reputation of the Nigeria Police Force. He noted that the number of checkpoints in the area had already decreased significantly, with any remaining illegal ones removed on the spot.
“We have directed that nobody should block the road. Officers should position themselves strategically and carry out stop-and-search operations without obstructing traffic,” Adepoju stated. He added that compliance so far has been encouraging.
The inspection aligns with broader national directives from the IGP, requiring officers to be properly dressed, display visible name tags, and refrain from extorting the public. Adepoju warned that violators would face disciplinary action, with some officers already identified for lacking proper uniforms or name tags.
He stressed that routine monitoring by police leadership is essential to ensure professional conduct and urged the public to report any cases of misconduct or extortion through official channels.
The operation covered key areas including the East-West Road corridor in Ikwerre and Emohua Local Government Areas. The CP was accompanied by senior officers, including the Deputy Commissioner of Police (State CID) and other tactical unit commanders.
This move forms part of ongoing nationwide efforts to eliminate unauthorised checkpoints while allowing legitimate policing duties that do not inconvenience road users.
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