IGP Bans Illegal Use Of Tinted Glasses, Sirens, Others
Monday, May 14, 2012Omoba
Following intelligence reports that terrorist
groups and gunmen, who have been killing innocent people and destroying
property across the country use tinted glasses, Police spy number plates and
sirens to deceive both security personnel and unsuspecting members of the
public, Inspector General of Police, MD Abubakar has ordered a ban on
indiscriminate use of these security items.
In a statement signed by Deputy Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Frank Mba,
the IGP said the ban on the indiscriminate use of siren, revolving lights,
tinted glasses and Police Supernumerary (SPY) number plates by unauthorized
person or persons on public highways across the country takes immediate effect.
Criminals hide under official privileges
According to the statement, “this order has become imperative in view of recent security reports that indicate that suspected criminals now hide under the cover of official privileges and courtesies associated with the use of sirens, revolving lights and Supernumerary (SPY Police) plate numbers to commit crimes and beat Police and other security checks, thereby evading arrest and prosecution.
Inspector General of Police, MD Abubakar
“In view of
the negative security consequences associated with such unrestrained
infringement of relevant laws associated with the use of sirens, revolving
lights, tinted glasses and SPY numbers; the IGP has directed all Zonal AIGs and
Command Commissioners of Police to ensure that all violators of the laws within
their jurisdictions are arrested and brought to book”, he added.
Continuing the Police boss said: “We wish to state clearly, that the Nigeria Police
Force can no longer fold its arms and allow few Nigerians turn our highways
into dangerous and lawless theatre – harassing, intimidating and endangering
the lives and property of other road users through the reckless and
indiscriminate use of sirens.
“In the same
vein, members of the public are reminded that SPY plate numbers are only to be
used on operational vehicles of banks and companies so assigned to, and cannot
be used by private persons (VIPs and executives of corporate organizations
inclusive) under any guise whatsoever.
“Citizens are therefore advised to immediately dismantle/remove from their
vehicles, all unlawfully procured revolving lights, sirens, tinted glasses and
SPY plate numbers as Police officers nationwide have been directed to ensure
strict enforcement of all extant laws regulating their usage.
“In addition, the Police High Command wishes to advise owners of vehicles,
motorcycles and tricycles plying the nation’s roads and highways without plate
numbers to take urgent steps and register such automobiles immediately.
“Citizens are reminded that it is unlawful to operate automobiles on our
highways without registration. Person (s) found violating this very important
traffic rule will be dealt with in accordance with the law”.
Concluding, it said: “The IGP wishes to reassure the public of the commitment
of the Force to the provision of round-the-clock security for the teeming
citizens of the country. In the same vein, citizens are reminded of their civic
responsibility of obedience to all laws of the State and thus advised to
conduct their daily interactions and businesses within the confines of the law.
“Citizens
are further enjoined to continue to support and assist the Police in its
constitutional task of safeguarding the nation”.
Source: Vanguard
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