The Inspector-General of Police has ordered a nationwide restriction barring Point-of-Sale (POS) operators from operating within 200 metres of all police stations and formations across Nigeria.
According to an internal police communication, the directive follows concerns over alleged links between POS operators and reported cases of extortion and corrupt financial practices around police facilities.
The order mandates strict enforcement nationwide, warning that senior officers in charge of formations will be held responsible for any violations. The Nigeria Police Force says the move is aimed at improving transparency, accountability, and public trust in policing.
