POLICE BAN USE OF POS, ELECTRONIC-PAYMENT DEVICES IN ITS STATIONS

Following public outcry on alleged extortion through illegal and illicit transactions through point-of-sale, POS, machine operators and connivance with certain police operatives, the Police headquarters has reiterated the ban on the use of POS machines and other electronic mobile money transaction devices within police stations and other police facilities nationwide. A statement by Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi while making this known on Monday, warned that, violators will face sanctions at police commands and formations including the leadership at such formations.

According to the PRO, the ban is aimed at preserving the integrity and security of police operations, and forestalling perceived corrupt practices. He also said, the pronouncement is aimed at clearing the Commands and Formations of possible criminal intrusion under such guise, and maintaining discipline within the Force.