The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has launched a crackdown on vehicles with tinted windows and covered number plates as part of efforts to address rising criminal activities, including kidnapping and robberies. In a statement shared on X.com, the command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, warned vehicle owners to remove tinted glass from their cars or face the possibility of having their vehicles impounded.
Adeh emphasized that the use of tinted windows on vehicles is now prohibited in the FCT. “If your vehicle has tinted glasses, kindly remove them to avoid having your vehicle impounded by the police,” she stated. This directive aims to curb criminal activities, particularly those associated with the so-called “one chance” kidnapping schemes and other crimes that have been reported in the region.
The FCT Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, also reinforced the message during a parade of suspects, where he explained that many kidnapping victims had cited the difficulty of identifying distress in vehicles with tinted windows. Criminals often exploit these vehicles, especially those with covered or missing number plates, to carry out illegal activities without being easily traced.
Disu further stressed that the police would be targeting both commercial and private vehicles with tinted windows or covered plates, emphasizing that this was a key measure to combat lawlessness in the territory. He warned that the enforcement of these regulations would be strict, with the police actively inspecting vehicles and penalizing offenders.
The Commissioner issued a stern warning to FCT residents, declaring that the police would rigorously enforce laws against tinted windows, covered number plates, and unregistered vehicles. He cautioned that such actions often facilitated criminality, enabling offenders to rob or harm innocent citizens without being identified. The police’s new stance reflects their commitment to enhancing public safety in the FCT.
