The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has commenced the enforcement of restrictions on tinted vehicles, impounding more than 30 vehicles for violations including tinted windows, obscured number plates, and improper registration.
Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Friday, June 5, FCT Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, stated that the operation aims to address security concerns linked to the use of such vehicles by criminal elements.
Police Cite Security Concerns
Sanusi explained that the exercise follows approval from the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to begin enforcement across the territory. He noted that intelligence gathered by the command indicates that criminals often use tinted vehicles and concealed number plates to avoid detection and carry out unlawful activities.
“The IG has given us the mandate to begin the enforcement of the ban on the use of tinted vehicles and other offences as earlier stated,” Sanusi said. “Intelligence reports at the disposal of the 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.”
Offenders Face Prosecution
The police commissioner emphasized that the operation is not designed to inconvenience law-abiding residents but to deny criminals opportunities to operate undetected. “As part of this ongoing enforcement, over 30 vehicles found to be operating with tinted glasses, covered or obscured number plates, and without proper registration have been impounded,” he stated.
He added that vehicle owners found in violation of the law will face prosecution under relevant federal and FCT transport regulations. Sanusi urged residents to support the exercise by reporting suspicious vehicles and activities, reaffirming the command’s commitment to proactive crime prevention and improved security across the nation’s capital.
