15th July, 2022
By Aminu Garko
Niger Police Command began the confiscation of SPY number plates in the state on Friday.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Wasiu Abiodun said the clampdown was “sequel to the total ban on the use of spy number plates across the nation without an exception of either being authorised or not, as directed by Inspector-General of Police Alkali Usman.
“The Command wishes to admonish members of the public, particularly vehicle owners using spy number plates either approved or otherwise to desist from using such number plates and kindly return the number plates to the nearest police station.”
CP Kuryas gave the order to start enforcing the prohibition on Monday, instructing the Department of Operations, Area Commanders, and DPOs in the state to do the same.
He gave an explicit order to remove all license plates from any car found to be driving in violation of the law, and he forwarded the command center all plates that were removed.
The Commissioner also urged car owners to assist the police and other security agencies in the enforcement effort.
According to him, the exercise was designed to make the state’s internal security measures stronger in order to create a more secure atmosphere.
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