{"id":1067,"date":"2026-04-01T21:28:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T21:28:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thepublicsquare.com.ng\/?p=1067"},"modified":"2026-04-01T21:28:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T21:28:29","slug":"no-free-rides-aig-orders-police-officers-to-pay-transport-fares","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thepublicsquare.com.ng\/index.php\/2026\/04\/01\/no-free-rides-aig-orders-police-officers-to-pay-transport-fares\/","title":{"rendered":"No free rides, AIG orders police officers to pay transport fares"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"547\" height=\"365\" src=\"https:\/\/thepublicsquare.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_5619.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepublicsquare.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_5619.jpeg 547w, https:\/\/thepublicsquare.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_5619-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 547px) 100vw, 547px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2 Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, has declared that officers must pay fares before boarding commercial vehicles, warning against abuse of authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jimoh spoke on Wednesday at Obalende Garage, Lagos State, during a sensitisation meeting with drivers and transport workers marking National Police Day 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He stressed that relations between the police and the public must be based on partnership, not coercion, urging both sides to support each other voluntarily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNo police officer has the right to enter your vehicle without paying. We should assist one another willingly, not by force,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jimoh called for stronger cooperation to maintain safety and order on roads, insisting there was no conflict between officers and transport unions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He said their relationship remained cordial and rooted in mutual respect, dismissing perceptions of persistent friction between both groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The AIG warned officers against extortion and misconduct, stressing zero tolerance for unprofessional behaviour within the force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI don\u2019t collect money from officers. We don\u2019t arrest people arbitrarily. If you have issues with any officer, report directly to me,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He urged the public to report harassment or misconduct, assuring that complaints would receive prompt attention and action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jimoh advised drivers to avoid confrontations with officers, urging them to channel grievances through proper authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On safety, he warned against speeding, drunk driving, and substance abuse, describing them as major threats to lives on Nigerian roads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIf you drink, do not drive. Ensure your vehicle is roadworthy. Faulty vehicles can expose you to danger if they break down,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also cautioned against chemical stimulants, noting they impair judgement and increase accident risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jimoh urged discipline, patience, and compliance with traffic rules, adding that personal well-being and stable homes improve performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He reaffirmed the police\u2019s commitment to sustained engagement with transport unions to build trust, reduce conflict, and enhance nationwide road safety. 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