The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, has deployed Special X-Squad Teams of the Force to begin the removal of illegal road blocks used for unlawful collection of revenue.
The special team would start the dismantling of the road blocks with effect from April 17.
A statement issued by the Force Spokesman, Mr. Jimoh Moshood in Abuja on Sunday, said the road blocks were used for unlawful revenue collectors across the country.
Moshood said that the team would remove obstructions on public highways and roads mounted by unlawful revenue and tax collectors, NURTW among others.
Moshood said the X-Squad Teams deployed were under strict instructions to also arrest, investigate and prosecute any person or group of persons found committing this illegal act.
” It is unlawful and contrary to the laws for any individual, or group under any name to take laws into their hands and block any Road or highway under the guise of collection of Revenue/Tax,” he said.
He advised all relevant State Governments Local Government Councils, Boards of Internal Revenue Services across the Country to desist from the acts as it was against the laws of the nation.
The spokesman said that these illegal road blocks were most times taken over and used by armed robbers and Kidnappers to rob, kidnap and maim innocent travellers and other road users.
He warned that anyone arrested in the act would be prosecuted along with their sponsors.
“Parents and guidance are also enjoined to monitor their children and wards not to be used to commit illegal acts under the pretence of employment.
“The renewed commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to continue to enforce the law, guarantee adequate security and safety of every Nigerian and ensure crime free society remained unwavering,” he said.
(NAN)
