Police Reinforces Ban On POS, Others At Stations

Police have reinforced the ban on POS among other electronic devices at stations.

 

NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the police yesterday reiterated the ban on the use of Point-of-Sale (POS) machines and other electronic mobile money transaction devices within stations and other police facilities nationwide to check illegal and illicit transactions.

This Nigeria news platform understands that the emphasis followed public outcry on the alleged complicity of some police operatives in the shady use of such mobile money platforms.

 

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A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, FPRO, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the ban was aimed at preserving the integrity and security of police operations; forestall perceived corrupt practices, clear the commands/formations of possible criminal intrusion under such guises and maintain discipline within the Force.

Adejobi said: “Despite previous directives, it has come to the attention of the Force leadership that some commands and formations continue to flout this regulation.

 

“As such, the IGP warns that any violation of this ban will attract severe sanctions on the leadership of the affected commands and formations. “The IGP notes that the use of electronic payment devices within police facilities poses significant risks, including the potential compromise of sensitive information, financial irregularities, and the facilitation of illicit activities, therefore, strict adherence to this directive is non-negotiable.”

 

NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the IGP, Adejobi said, urged all officers and personnel to comply with the directive without exception, warning that any police officer or POS operator found contravening the order, or conniving to conduct illicit financial transactions would face appropriate disciplinary and criminal action in accordance with extant laws and regulations.

 

He said the command/formation leadership would equally be held responsible.