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Nasarawa Police Promise Effective Policing Despite Removal Of Checkpoints

The Nasarawa State Police Commissioner, Mr Musa Mohammed, says a community approach has been introduced in place of checkpoints to prevent breakdown of law and … Continue reading Nasarawa Police Promise Effective Policing Despite Removal Of Checkpoints


The Nigeria Police has declared militia leader, Terwase Akwaga, also known as Ghana wanted.

CheckpointsThe Nasarawa State Police Commissioner, Mr Musa Mohammed, says a community approach has been introduced in place of checkpoints to prevent breakdown of law and order.

This comes as mixed reactions continue to trail the removal of military and Police checkpoints with resumed violent activities across the country.

The Police boss advised Nigerians to be patient and provide useful information as it is dealing with the effect of that order.

While some motorists say the removal of the checkpoints is a source of relief from traffic snarl, they also suggested that it may be responsible for increased bombings across the northern states.

Nigeria has recorded increased violent activities by members of the Boko Haram sect following their sacking from the Sambisa forest, and the surge has coincided with the removal of military check points to halt their movement.

In Nasarawa State, military checkpoints have been restored at Uke in Karu council area as well as Keffi bridge. The Akwanga checkpoint has not been restored.