Sequel to intelligence report, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon E. Arase, has directed the commencement of special stop-and-search on roads and highways nationwide, with emphasis on roads in and out of major cities/towns.

Deputy Force Public Relations Officer, Abayomi Shogunle, a Chief Superintendent of Police, disclosed this yesterday in Abuja.

“Citizens are enjoined to bear with the Nigeria Police Force during this security operation which is a temporary measure put in place to address the intelligence received,” Shogunle said, adding:

“The special security measure, stop and search is in no way a return of roadblocks. Any unprofessional conduct should be reported at www.stopthe bribes.net or nearest Police Station.

“The general public is advised to cooperate with Police operatives by providing answers to questions that may be asked as well as allowing their vehicles to be searched.”

•Photo shows: IGP Solomon E. Arase