With the nationwide enforcement of tinted glass permits set for October 2, Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has cautioned officers against turning the exercise into an opportunity for extortion.
Jimoh instructed personnel to refrain from harassing motorists, stressing that any officer found engaging in such misconduct would face disciplinary measures in line with the Police Act.
He explained that the directive came from Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, who issued the order during the recently concluded strategic conference in Abuja.
Jimoh said all officers and men of the Lagos State Police Command from outposts, divisional level to the headquarters had been admonished to respect the rights of citizens as the police go out to enforce the law.
The police commissioner urged the personnel to execute their duty diligently and refrain from extorting the citizens before, during, and after the exercise.
He added: “Enforcement should not be used as a means of extortion against members of the public. The portals have been open for several months now for Nigerians to access and register. After the registration, they are expected to come to the police command or any police formation for (data) capturing.
“Members of the public should resist any temptation or pressure from anybody to pay money, whether within the police or outside, for tinted permits.”
“Policemen have been lectured and they have been warned. Nothing is expected of us but the best.
“The IGP has directed that we emphasise this to all personnel, and that is what I have done,” he said.
Jimoh assured Lagos residents that his officers would conduct themselves responsibly, while urging the public to promptly report any cases of misconduct, particularly requests for money, through the designated channels.
