By Nicholas Kalu, Abuja and Precious Igbonwelundu, Lagos
Fear has gripped residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, and Lagos State due to the absence of policemen on the streets.
They have also withdrawn from major highways since the weekend.
Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu last Saturday ordered the mobilization of all police operational assets and resources to bring an end to the violence, killings, looting, and destruction of public and private property in parts of the country, but has been largely ignored.
Hoodlums in Lagos have been having a field day as they mount roadblocks on major roads to extort motorists.