The order was contained in a statement by Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
The IGP directed police officers and officers of other security agencies attached to VIPs who use the ‘SPY’ number plates to ensure prompt compliance with the directive or risk being arrested for violation of the order.
He asked the Commissioners of Police in the thirty six 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.
Baba specifically directed the AIGs and CPs to ensure that all ‘SPY’ number plates currently in use were confiscated henceforth, but the owners of such vehicles should not be arrested unless they were police officers or officers of other security agencies on escort duties.
He, however, warned officers to ensure that the rights and privileges of citizens were respected in line with the laws of the land and in accordance with international best practices while carrying out the assignments.
