The police hierarchy has banned the use of Point of Sale machines and other e-payment devices within its stations and facilities nationwide.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made this known in a statement he issued on Monday.
The development followed public outcry on alleged extortion through illegal and illicit transactions through PoS machine operators and connivance with certain police operatives.
Adejobi, an Assistant Commissioner of Police said: “The ban is aimed at preserving the integrity and security of police operations, and forestalling perceived corrupt practices.
“It is also aimed at clearing the Commands/Formations of possible criminal intrusion under such guise, and maintaining discipline within the Force.
“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.
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“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 action.
“They will also face criminal action in accordance with the extant laws and regulations, and the Command as well as the Formation leadership will equally be held responsible.”