Police start enforcing rules on tinted windows and covered number plates.

The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has launched a comprehensive enforcement operation targeting vehicles that violate regulations on tinted glass, concealed number plates, and vehicle registration.

Commissioner of Police for the FCT, Mr. Ahmed Sanusi, announced the initiative during a news conference in Abuja on Friday.

Sanusi explained that the operation was prompted by the growing use of vehicles with tinted windows, covered number plates, and unregistered status in the commission of crimes throughout the territory.

He noted that such vehicles are often employed in “one‑chance” robberies, kidnappings, and other criminal activities because they allow offenders to hide their identities and avoid detection.

According to intelligence reports available to the command, many criminal elements deliberately use these vehicles to frustrate law‑enforcement efforts and threaten public safety.

“This poses a serious threat to public safety,” Sanusi said. “Consequently, the Police Command in the FCT has commenced a comprehensive enforcement operation targeting vehicles operating in violation of these regulations.”

He added that the exercise is not intended to inconvenience law‑abiding citizens who have legitimately obtained approval to use tints on their vehicles. “It is to deny criminals the cover they exploit to perpetrate crimes against innocent citizens and FCT residents,” he said.

The commissioner reported that more than 30 vehicles operating with illegal tinted glass, concealed number plates, or without proper registration have been impounded since the exercise began.

He said the owners and operators of the affected vehicles will be prosecuted in accordance with the Laws of the Federation and the FCT Road Transport Regulations 2023.

Sanusi pledged that the command would remain committed to intelligence‑led policing and proactive crime‑prevention strategies aimed at protecting lives and property in the FCT.

He called for the understanding, cooperation, and support of residents as the command continues the enforcement operation across the territory.

The commissioner also urged residents to remain vigilant and to promptly report suspicious persons, vehicles, or activities to the nearest police station or through the command’s emergency lines.

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