IGP Bans POS Operations Around Police Stations Nationwide

Thenews_chronicle | 13-05-2026 09:17pm |

The Nigeria Police Force has issued a directive prohibiting Point of Sale (POS) operators from conducting business within a 200-metre radius of police stations and formations nationwide. This decision follows allegations of extortion and corrupt practices involving certain POS operators and police personnel. The directive was communicated through an internal wireless message from the Inspector-General of Police, emphasizing the need to maintain integrity and order around police facilities. Compliance with this order is expected to be enforced across all police jurisdictions in the country.

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