IGP Bans Use Of Police SPY Number Plates Nationwide

Inspector-General (IGP) bans the use of Police SPY Vehicle Number Plates nationwide.

He said the ban is without exception, adding that all SPY plates currently in use would be confiscated.

The police boss said the order is to forestall the continuous disregard for traffic rules and regulations.

The Inspector-General (IGP) of police, Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered a total ban on the use of Police SPY Vehicle Number Plates across the 36 States of the Federation and Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, announced this on Wednesday in a press release titled INTERNAL SECURITY : IGP BANS USE OF SPY NUMBER PLATES NATIONWIDE.

The police boss said the ban is without exception, adding that all SPY vehicle number plates currently in use would be confiscated.

“This is irrespective of whether it is authorised, or not, as all authorizations are hereby revoked indefinitely.”

“This order is necessary to forestall the continuous disregard for traffic rules and regulations and other extant laws guiding road use by individuals hiding under the privileges of SPY police number plates.

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“The IGP has therefore directed that police officers and officers of other security agencies attached to VIPs who use the SPY number plates should ensure prompt compliance with this directive or risk being arrested for violation of the order.

“Meanwhile, the IGP has directed Commissioners of Police in the 36 States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, as well as their supervisory Assistant Inspectors General of Police, to give full effect to the directives as contained above.

“The IGP specifically directed the AIGs and CPs to ensure that all SPY number plates currently in use are confiscated henceforth but the owners of such vehicles should not be arrested unless they are police officers or officers of other security agencies on escort duties.

“Other security agencies and members of the public are enjoined to cooperate with the Police in this regard as the moves are aimed at strengthening our internal security.”

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