Nigeria Police Force on Sunday said that the nobody has any right to query it over its action regarding securing the lives and property of all citizens.
Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said the police have the right and power to initiate any approach to curb crimes and criminality in Nigeria, as is applicable in other climes.
Recall that the NBA Section on Public Interest on Saturday issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun to stop the directive requiring vehicle owners to register and obtain a CMRIS certificate for a fee of not less than N6,000.
NBA-SPIDEL questioned the legal basis for the Force’s issuance of the CMRIS Certificates, insisting that no law had granted the police the authority to issue such licences or certificates to vehicle owners following vehicle registration at the appropriate offices.
The Bar association has made the call in a letter addressed to the Inspector General of Police, and co-signed by NBA-SPIDEL Chairman, John Aikpokpo-Martins; and Secretary, Funmi Adeogun.
But the FPRO, while reacting in a statement on Sunday, faulted the report saying no agency can take the police up on the initiative.
He added that the police have been issuing CMR for decades, saying it’s not a new strategy or document.
The police statement read, “This is unfounded, fake, and misleading. The NBA as a body will react to this. Stop spreading fake news. Who are those who made the statement or declaration, and in what capacity?
“I challenge you to share the press statement with me, then we can talk.
“Do your investigation on this. The police have the right and powers to initiate any approach to curb crimes and criminality in Nigeria, as it’s applicable in other climes.”
The statement stressed that no agency can take the police up on this initiative, adding that they will rather key into it and harmonise the system for the good of the country, and all citizens.
