The Inspector General of Police, John Martins Okoth Ochola has directed all police commanders to act on President Museveni’s order to remove roadblocks on all highways or else they face consequences for disobedience.

President Museveni recently directed that all roadblocks are removed from highways in the country so as to ensure smooth movement of goods and services.

Addressing journalists on Monday, Police spokesperson, Fred Enanga said IGP Ochola has issued a directive to police commanders to implement Museveni’s order with immediate effect.

He said police started implementing the directive of the president with immediate effect as soon as it was received.

The police spokesperson however asked members of the public that in case they come upon any police officer in breach of the directive, they should alert authorities.