Extortion: PoS Machines Not Allowed Within Our Stations – Police

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Police Force says operators of point-of-sale (POS) machines and other electronic mobile money transaction devices are not allowed within its stations and facilities.

The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed the NPF’s position in a statement on Monday.

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Notably, the police have often been accused of conniving with PoS machine operators to extort innocent Nigerians of their hard-earned money.

Some of the extortion victims have alleged that the mobile money transaction devices are used outside and within the police stations by corrupt officers to fleece Nigerians of their money.

However, reacting to the public outcry, the police spokesperson said the ban is aimed at preserving the integrity and security of police operations, forestalling perceived corrupt practices, as well as clearing the Commands/Formations of possible criminal intrusion under such guise, and maintaining discipline within the Force.

“Despite previous directives, it has come to the attention of the Force leadership that some Commands and Formations continue to flout this regulation,” he said.

“As such, the IGP warns that any violation of this ban will attract severe sanctions on the leadership of the affected Commands and Formations.

“The IGP notes that the use of electronic payment devices within police facilities poses significant risks, including the potential compromise of sensitive information, financial irregularities, and the facilitation of illicit activities, therefore, strict adherence to this directive is non-negotiable.

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“The IGP urges all officers and personnel to comply with this directive without exception, and warns that any police officer or POS operator found contravening this order, or conniving to conduct illicit financial transactions will face appropriate disciplinary and criminal action in accordance with the extant laws and regulations, and the Command/Formation leadership will equally be held responsible.”

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