By Ugochukwu Eke, Umuahia
Eight policemen in Abia State have been arrested for mounting illegal road blocks.
Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Abubakar had directed that all police check points be dismantled.
The suspects were arrested for flouting the Acting IGP’s directive.
Commissioner of Police Bala Hassan told reporters in Umuahia that they would go through orderly-room trial.
Hassan said Abubakar has set up a team of policemen to monitor compliance to his directive .
The Police Comissioner said the command has also set up a monitoring team to ensure compliance.
Hassan said the suspects mounted illegal checkpoints early in the morning and late at night.
He said: “The Acting IGP’s team will also assess the condition of those detained in police cells. I have directed that all police cells be decongested.
“The command has been complying with the Acting IGP’s directive, except for check points on the boundaries with sister states. They will remain so for security reasons.
“The directive does not mean that policemen should be off the road entirely, but that they should be patrolling the highways and state roads without stopping commuters and disturbing the free flow of traffic.”
Hassan said policemen still have the right to stop and search cars suspected to be carrying something illegal.
He said the HighWay Patrol team has been directed to stop checking vehicle particulars and face the job of ensuring accident-free highways.
He said the command has mapped out strategies to curb crime.
via The Nation
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