DAILY POST investigations revealed that Ogoja Command of the Force has started clamping down on traders who operated late in the night.
A letter referenced “CB:2002/CRS/Z/Vol.1/323” and titled ‘Operation Of Beer Parlour/Joint, Enforcement of Liquor Act’ signed by the Divisional Police Officer, SP Olatise Stephen and addressed to all operators of the beer parlours and other related shops, said “You are to ensure that, you have an approved license from Government Agency”.
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, Ms Irene Ugbo confirmed the order.
She described it as an innovation of the Commissioner of Police which has yielded a lot to reduce crime rate in the state.
Irene told our correspondent on phone on Saturday “This is innovation of the Commissioner of Police, and it has paved way in reducing incessant crimes in the state.
“This will also enable our patrol team to move round and do our work without hindrance because any body arrested at that time will not have reason for staying late outside”.
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