 By Inspector General of Police, Zone 16, comprised in Bayosa and River State Police Command, Ben Okolo, has warned police officers attached to the various checkpoints across the nation's roads to stop extorting motorists. The police bar said those who refused to turn a new leaf would be made to face the wrath of the law in accordance with the police rules and disciplinary measures. AIG Ben Okolo gave the warning while addressing officers and men of the Police Command during a meeting held at the officers' mess in Patakot as part of his three-day official visit to the River State Police Command. Okolo explained that the rule checkpoints were built to help the police combat crimes and not to be used as an avenue to extort money from members of the public. He urged the officers to uphold justice, fairness, human dignity and human rights and work in accordance with the police rules of engagement. Okolo, while responding to the address of the State Commissioner of Police, said the act in IGP was not unaware of the various challenges facing the command. Elyon, his welcome address, the Commissioner of Police, River State, Meka Omoe, thanks to AIG for the visit, saying his visit will help to boost the morale of officers and the acquiesce to prevent and fighting crimes. The act is working hand to enhance police training curriculum with special focus on the attitude and the overall changes. In all, our performance will be judged equally in the way we behave. Hello, hope you enjoyed the news. Please do subscribe to our YouTube channel and don't forget to hit the notification button so you get notified about fresh news updates.