The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has impounded 30 vehicles in a renewed enforcement of the tinted glass regulations. This was disclosed by the Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Sanusi, during a media briefing in Abuja on Friday.
According to him, the move was due to “public safety concerns” over the increasing use of tinted glass vehicles and unregistered plate numbers for the perpetuation of crimes in the FCT. “Today, I wish to address a matter of significant public safety concern; the increasing use of vehicles with tinted glasses, concealed or covered number plates, and unregistered vehicles in the commission of crimes, particularly the notorious “one-chance” robberies, kidnappings, and other criminal activities within the FCT.
“Intelligence reports at the disposal of Command indicate that many criminal elements deliberately use such vehicles to conceal their identities, evade detection, and frustrate law enforcement efforts. This poses a serious threat to public safety. “Consequently, the FCT Police Command has commenced a comprehensive enforcement operation targeting vehicles operating in violation of these regulations.”
He explained that the move was not intended to inconvenience law-abiding citizens who have legitimately acquired approval to use tints on their vehicles, but to deny criminals the cover they exploit to perpetrate crimes against innocent citizens and FCT residents.
