By Golok Nanmwa
JOS- The Plateau State Police Command has warned individuals and corporate organisations against operating drones without the necessary approvals, saying offenders risk arrest, confiscation of their equipment and prosecution.
The Command said the warning became necessary to enhance security, protect critical infrastructure and ensure proper regulation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, UAVs, popularly known as drones, across the state.
In a public notice issued on Sunday the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Alfred Alabo, said the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, remained the sole agency authorised to issue permits and approvals for drone operations in Nigeria.
According to the police, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations 2023, particularly Part 17 on Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems, RPAS, prohibit the operation of drones without the necessary approval and an approved security programme.
