The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris,
has ordered the removal of all illegal road blocks
by unlawful revenue collectors across the
country.
A statement issued by the Force Spokesman,
Jimoh Moshood, in Abuja on Sunday said the
Special X-Squad Teams of the Force had been
deployed to begin the exercise on April 17.
Moshood said the exercise would remove
obstructions on public highways and roads
mounted by unlawful revenue and tax collectors,
National Union of Road Transport Workers
among others.
Moshood said the X-Squad Teams deployed were
under strict instructions to also arrest,
investigate and prosecute any person or group of
persons found committing this illegal act.
He said: “It is unlawful and contrary to the laws
for any individual, or group under any name to
take laws into their hands and block any Road or
highway under the guise of collection of
Revenue/Tax.”
He advised all relevant State Governments Local
Government Councils, Boards of Internal
Revenue Services across the Country to desist
from the acts as it was against the laws of the
nation.
The spokesman said these illegal road blocks
were most times taken over and used by armed
robbers and Kidnappers to rob, kidnap and maim
innocent travelers and other road users.
He warned that anyone arrested in the act would
be prosecuted along with their sponsors.
Moshood said: “Parents and guidance are also
enjoined to monitor their children and wards not
to be used to commit illegal acts under the
pretence of employment.
“The renewed commitment of the Nigeria Police
Force to continue to enforce the law, guarantee
adequate security and safety of every Nigerian
and ensure crime free society remained
unwavering.”
Alabatvnews.
No comments:
Post a Comment