The Inspector General of
Police, IGP Solomon Arase, on Thursday, directed all holders of tinted glass permit
and firearms licenses to revalidate them from January 1st for tinted
vehicle glasses while that of firearms licenses must be renewed from
January 18, 2016.
The IGP gave the directive in
Abuja, at the launch of the Nigeria Police Force Central Information System
(NCIS).
Similarly, he said application
for Character Certificates will now be processed digitally on the platform of
the NCIS.
In his explanation, the IGP
said the Character Certificate, Tinted Glass Permit and Fire arms License were
processed manually without a central database of applicants or holders.
This, he said, was not only
cumbersome but the integrity of these documents was also, subject to forgery.
“Even more worrisome is the realisation that under this analogue system, it has
been practically difficult to engage best international practices to vet
firearms applicants, monitor the extent of compliance of licensees with extant
firearms laws, and address the challenge of fire arms proliferation.
“All these gaps impact
negatively on the ability of the Nigeria Police to effectively attain its core
mandate of preventing and detecting crimes, and protecting the lives and
property of the citizens,” he said.
Arase stressed that the
revalidation grace for all holders will last for three months after which
current permits will be invalid.
“I am to clarify that there
will be a three months window for the revalidation of the Fire arms License and
the Tinted Permit. Consequently, with effect from March 18, 2016, the current
Fire arms License and Tinted Permit will become invalid and holder may be
liable to arrest and prosecution,” he stated.
Culled from: Tribune Newspaper
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