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| IGP Solomon Arase |
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Solomon E Arase has banned the use of commercial vehicles by men of the police command.
This was contained in a statement signed by Force Public Relations Officer, Olabisi Kolawole.
According to the statement, the IGP "has directed that all police commands and formations should immediately stop the use of commercial vehicles/vehicles painted in known states’ commercial colours for police operations and patrol duties."
The directive was issues nationwide on Thursday, 3rd September, 2015 "due to enormous negative consequences associated with such practices as complained by members of the public."
The IGP further warned that abuse of this order by any police unit will attract severe sanctions, the statement added.
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