IGP Usman Alkali Baba, the Inspector-General of Police, has stated that all existing vehicle tinted glass licences issued by the Nigeria Police Force are still valid.
According to a statement made by Frank Mba, the state police force’s spokesperson, this explanation follows a public outcry after the IGP announced the suspension of new tinted permit issuance during a meeting with senior police officers at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Monday, June 7.
Mba stated that the suspension, which is only temporary, will stay in effect until a new protocol governing the issuing of tinted permits for car owners and operators in the country is released.
He went on to say that the IGP also mentioned at the meeting that existing SPY number plates must be used by authorized users for vehicles that are specified by law, while new SPY number plate issuance is on hold pending the release of a new protocol that will guide its issuance and use in the country.
''The IGP however warned that while carrying out these assignments, officers must ensure the rights and privileges of citizens are respected in line with the laws of the land and in accordance with international best practices. Members of the public are enjoined to cooperate with the Police in this regard as the moves are aimed at strengthening our internal security order. '' the statement read
According to Mbah, the IGP has directed Commissioners of Police (CPs) in the 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, as well as their supervisory Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs), to retrieve all SPY number plates currently in use by unauthorized users or affixed to unauthorized vehicles as soon as possible.
