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The Imo State Police Command has announced a ban on the use of unmarked mini-buses and commercial tricycles (Keke) by tactical teams for patrol duties across the state.
The directive, issued Tuesday night by the Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, followed rising public complaints over alleged harassment, extortion, and intimidation by operatives using such vehicles.
Describing the practice as “grossly unprofessional,” CP Danjuma warned that any officer found violating the new order would face immediate disciplinary action. He added that commanders of defaulting units would also be held vicariously liable.
“The Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma, has issued a firm directive banning all tactical teams from using unmarked vehicles, including mini-buses and tricycles, for patrols across the state,” a statement from the command read.
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“This action follows numerous complaints of harassment, intimidation, and extortion by some tactical officers operating in unapproved vehicles while on routine patrols.”
The command further reaffirmed its commitment to professionalism, ethical conduct, and accountability in line with the vision of the Inspector General of Police.
The new measure is aimed at restoring public confidence in law enforcement operations and ensuring transparency in police-community interactions throughout the state.