IGP bans use of PoS machines at stations, citing security concerns

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has prohibited the use of point-of-sale (PoS) machines within the premises of police stations and facilities across the country.

As reported by The Cable, the Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, announced the ban in a statement issued on Monday, March 4.

Adejobi said the directive includes “other electronic mobile money transaction devices.”

He added that the development was prompted by “public outcry on alleged illegal and illicit transactions through POS machine operators and connivance with certain police operatives”.

As reported by BusinessDay, Adejobi noted that the ban is aimed at “forestalling perceived corrupt practices” and “maintaining discipline within the Force”.

“The Nigeria Police Force, following public outcry on alleged illegal and illicit transactions through point-of-sale (PoS) machine operators and connivance with certain police operatives, hereby reiterates the ban on the utilization of POS machines and other electronic mobile money transaction devices within police stations and other police facilities nationwide,” the statement reads.

"As such, the IGP warns that any violation of this ban will attract severe sanctions on the leadership of the affected commands and formations,” he added.