Police seize vehicles in Abuja over tinted glass violations
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has impounded more than 30 vehicles in Abuja for using tinted glasses, obscured number plates, and improper registration. Ahmed Sanusi, the FCT Commissioner of Police, said the crackdown targets criminals who use such vehicles for illegal activities. The operation follows a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to enforce the ban on tinted vehicles. The police have assured residents that the exercise is aimed at improving public safety and not inconveniencing law-abiding citizens.
What happened
- The FCT Police Command launched an operation to enforce the ban on tinted vehicles and related violations.
- Ahmed Sanusi stated that intelligence reports link tinted vehicles and obscured plates to criminal activities like robberies and kidnappings.
- Over 30 vehicles have already been seized for violating the regulations.
- Owners and operators of impounded vehicles will be prosecuted under the FCT Road Transport Regulations Act, 2023.
- The police urged the public to support the enforcement and report suspicious activities.
