… Says violators to face full wrath of the law
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu has warned of tough consequences for members of the organized transport sector who continue to breach the existing restriction order by resorting to night travels, a development he said had proven to be counter-productive as it undermined the tireless efforts of the federal government at curbing the spread of the deadly Covid-19 virus.
This warning was sequel to intelligence at the disposal of the Force showing that road transport workers, especially interstate operators, had continued to defy the lockdown order and cessation of movements as emplaced by the federal government as they continued to embark on night journeys.
According to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Frank Mba, the IGP had directed Commissioners of Police to ensure full implementation of the restriction order, especially as it relates to night travel without being unmindful of categories of exempted persons and the fundamental human rights of Nigerians.
The IGP, while restating that the lockdown was for 24 hours daily and that night hours were not excluded, called on the leadership of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) and the Public Transport Owners of Nigeria Association amongst others, to warn their members to strictly adhere to the restriction order of the federal government, warning that violators would be made to face the full wrath of the law.
The IGP appreciated the understanding and cooperation of Nigerians in this trying period and assured that the Force would continue to do its best to protect the lives and property of Nigerians.
He equally enjoined Nigerians to take advantage of emergency numbers of the Force which could be found at https://www.npf.gov.ng/information/emergency_number.php in reaching out to relevant police authority at the various command levels.
Photo: Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu
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