Nigerian Police Declares All Spy Number Plates Illegal
The Nigerian Police Force has banned the use of SPY Vehicle Number Plates.
The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba who ordered the ban said, Thais is irrespective of whether SPY Number Plates are authorized or not, pointing out that all approvals have been revoked indefinitely.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, who conveyed the order in a statement on Wednesday, said it ufollowed the continuous disregard for traffic rules, regulations and other extant laws guiding road use by individuals’ SPY plates.
The IG directed policemen and officers of other security agencies attached to VIPs to ensure prompt and strict compliance or face arrest.
Baba also directed Commissioners of Police in States, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and supervisory Assistant Inspectors General of Police to swing into action.
The IGP specifically directed them to ensure that all SPY number plates in use are confiscated.
“The owners of such vehicles should not be arrested unless they are police officers or officers of other security agencies on escort duties”, the statement reads.
Baba, however, warned that while carrying out the assignment, officers must ensure the rights and privileges of citizens are respected.
“Members of the public are enjoined to cooperate with the Police in this regard as the moves are aimed at strengthening our internal security”, Adejobi added.