Picture dont lie....IGP says Removal of roadblocks has reduced corruption in police by 80 Per cent,

Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar said the removal of roadblocks from the nation's highways has reduced corruption in the Nigeria Police Force in the past one year after he assumed office. Abubakar said it has drastically reduced accidental discharges and eliminated the N20 syndrome, as well as harassment of road users. Abubakar said: "The withdrawal of police roadblocks has reduced 80 per cent corruption in the Nigeria Police These roadblocks were centres of corruption, which dented the image of the Force. With the removal of the roadblocks, the accidental discharge, harassment and human rights abuse have reduced as well. "Measures are put in place for the past one year have led to drastic reduction in complaints against members of the Force, especially extra-judicious killings and N20 syndrome. "In improving police image and enforcement of fundamental human rights, there has been increased media presence through proactive response to media and public enquiry, greater synergy between police and other security agencies."