The Inspector-General of Police (IG), Solomon Arase, has directed that all police commands and formations should immediately stop the use of commercial vehicles and those painted in the states’ commercial colours for police operations and patrol duties.

The directive was contained in a circular issued to all police formations and commands nationwide on Thursday.

A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olabisi Kolawole in Abuja, explained that the directive was due to “enormous negative consequences associated with such practices as complained by members of the public.”

The IG further warned that violation of the order by any police unit will attract severe sanctions.

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