The State Police Command has deployed 1000 policemen to assist traffic personnel in tackling the gridlock that has made commuting unbearable in the state.

Spokesman of the command, BALA ELKANA, said in a statement that the Commissioner of Police, HAKEEM ODUMOSU ordered the deployment after an emergency meeting believes it would also curb the menace of traffic robbers.

He stated that ODUMOSU also reviewed the time schedule of traffic wardens to run between 10am and 10pm, while the second shift would run from 10pm to 10am to provide 24 hours coverage.