The Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba, has directed Commissioners of Police across the nation to ensure adequate screening/supervision of vigilante group to ensure that they work in conformity with laid down regulations in order to avoid abuses.
Abba also has issued a stern warning against the use of thugs to further political interests.
He warned that thugs and their sponsors will be arrested and prosecuted
In a statement on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Emmanuel Ojukwu, Abba said these directives have become imperative considering the need to ensure a violence free general election in 2015.
To this end, the IGP has also instructed that an officer be appointed in all Commands to oversee the activities of these groups and render regular reports of their activities.