PoS on police premises: IG vows discipline for commands, other formations’ leadership
The Nigeria Police Force has insisted that the ban on POS machines and other electronic mobile money transaction devices within police stations and other police facilities nationwide.
The Force Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, said the police management decided to warn its officers again following public outcry on alleged illegal and illicit transactions through POS machine operators in connivance with certain police operatives.
He said, “The ban is aimed at preserving the integrity and security of police operations, forestalling perceived corrupt practices, as well as clearing the Commands/Formations of possible criminal intrusion under such guise, and maintaining discipline within the Force.”
The FPRO noted that despite previous directives, some commands and formations continue to flout the regulation.
“As such, the IGP warns that any violation of this ban will attract severe sanctions on the leadership of the affected cmmands 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.
“The IGP urges all officers and personnel to comply with this directive without exception, and warns that any police officer or POS operator found contravening this order, or conniving to conduct illicit financial transactions will face appropriate disciplinary and criminal action in accordance with the extant laws and regulations, and the Command/Formation leadership will equally be held responsible,” Adejobi added.
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