Nigeria, July 16 -- The Commissioner of Police in Imo State, Aboki Danjuma, has banned police teams from using unmarked vehicles such as mini-buses and tricycles for patrols across the state.

Mr Danjuma explained that the decision followed "numerous complaints of harassment, intimidation, and extortion" by some tactical officers operating in unapproved vehicles while on routine patrols.

The commissioner, according to a statement by police spokesperson in the state Henry Okoye on Monday, described the act as "grossly unprofessional."

He warned that any team found violating the directive would be sanctioned.

"Commanders of such teams will be vicariously held liable," he said.

Mr Danjuma assured that the police command was committed to ...