IGP bans police from checking drivers’ license and car documents

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), James Oppong Boanuh has ordered the police to suspend all stopping and checking of vehicles in a bid to stop the potential spread of Covid-19. This is according to a police internal memo circulating online.

It follows news that more than 289 New York Police Department (NYPD) personnel have been confirmed to have contracted COVID-19 and spread it to more than 2000 more civilians.

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On the back of these developments, the IGP has therefore ordered his men to pause the checking of car documents. According to the IGP, the new directive will remain in force until further notice.

The IGP advised personnel of the Ghana Police Service in charge of motor traffic to observe personal hygiene measures to protect themselves by keeping disinfectants and sanitizing regularly.