The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has insisted that the police reserve the power to initiate any strategy aimed at curbing crimes and criminality in Nigeria, as is applicable in other parts of the world.
Adejobi’s declaration followed the ultimatum issued by the NBA Section on Public Interest (NBA-SPIDEL) to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to withdraw the directive requiring vehicle owners to register and obtain a CMRIS certificate at a fee of N6,000.
NBA-SPIDEL questioned the legal basis for the Nigeria Police Force to issue the CMRIS Certificates, stating that no law has granted the police the authority to issue such licences or certificates to vehicle owners after vehicle registration at the appropriate offices.
NBA-SPIDEL conveyed its objection through a letter addressed to the Inspector General of Police, and jointly signed by NBA-SPIDEL Chairman, John Aikpokpo-Martins; and Secretary, Funmi Adeogun.
But while reacting on Sunday, Adejobi faulted the report, saying no agency can take the police up on the initiative, adding that the police have been issuing CMR for decades, so it i not a new strategy or document.
“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,” he insisted.
He argued that no agency can take the police up on this initiative, adding that they will rather key into it, harmonise the system for the good of the country, and its citizenry
