The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, yesterday warned all economic saboteurs to either cease their unwholesome activities or be ready to face the full wrath of the law.
The IGP, according to a statement by the spokesman of the force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said activities of those criminals were causing the nation huge losses.
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He gave the warning in Abuja while charging the newly appointed Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of the IGP Special Task Force on Petroleum and Illegal Bunkering, Lot Lantoh Garba.
Baba ordered tactical and intelligence commanders of the force to deploy assets towards tackling perpetrators of economic crimes aimed at sabotaging and weakening the revenue-generating apparatus.
He warned the police operatives attached to the task force to be focused, committed and patriotic.
He said the operatives should discharge their duties devoid of corruption, favouritism, and compromise.