The Ekiti State Police Command has banned the use of vehicles with unauthorized covered number plate, tainted glass, siren and revolving lights.
The police noted that the ban was to curb criminal activities and ensure adequate protection of lives and property of the people of the state.
According to a statement signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Abutu Sunday, those who violate the rules will be arrested and prosecuted.
The statement read: “It has come to the notice of the Ekiti State Police Command the illegal and unauthorized use of vehicles with covered number plates, revolving lights, sirens and tinted glasses.
“Information at the Command’s disposal has it that the aforementioned are currently being deployed by some unscrupulous persons in the commission of crimes.
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“In view of this, the Ekiti State Police Command hereby, ban the unauthorised use of vehicles with covered number plates, revolving lights, sirens and artificial tinted glasses.
“The Command therefore, implore and urge everybody especially vehicle owners to be law abiding citizens and strictly adhere to the new order and directive as whosoever is found wanting shall be arrested, investigated and made to face the full wrath of the law”.
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