FCT Police Announce Clampdown on Tinted Windows and Covered Number Plates to Combat Crime
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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has initiated a crackdown on vehicles with tinted windows and covered number plates, as part of efforts to curb rising criminal activities, including kidnapping. The announcement was made in a statement posted on X.com by the command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, on Tuesday.
In the statement, Adeh emphasized that the use of tinted windows on vehicles is currently prohibited in the FCT. She urged vehicle owners to remove any tinted glass from their cars, warning that failure to comply could result in their vehicles being impounded.
“For now, the use of tinted glasses on vehicles is prohibited. If your vehicle has tinted glasses, kindly remove them to avoid having your vehicle impounded by the police,” Adeh stated. She noted that this measure is part of the police’s efforts to address the increasing incidents of criminal activities, such as “one-chance” robberies, in the region.
The FCT Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, also reinforced the directive during a parade of arrested suspects on Tuesday. In a video shared alongside the statement, Disu explained that many victims rescued from kidnappers had mentioned the role of tinted windows in hindering their ability to be recognized as being in distress. He also highlighted that criminals often exploit covered or absent number plates to carry out their operations without being traced.
“We are clamping down on all commercial vehicles and anyone tinting their vehicles. Tinted windows contribute to lawlessness and make it difficult for people to identify distress situations. Many victims of kidnapping have said that the tinted glass prevented people from noticing their plight. At the same time, criminals frequently cover or fail to display number plates, which helps them evade detection,” Disu explained.
The Commissioner of Police issued a stern warning to FCT residents, stating that the police will rigorously enforce the ban on tinted windows, covered number plates, and unregistered vehicles. He emphasized that these measures are critical in combating criminal activities that threaten public safety.
“This is to inform residents that, moving forward, the police will enforce all laws concerning tinted glasses. No one has the right to tint their vehicles or cover their number plates. We will also strictly enforce laws on unregistered vehicles, as these actions are often linked to criminal activities,” Disu said.
Since the implementation of the directive, the FCT Police Command has impounded at least 296 vehicles for violations of the tinted windows and covered number plates ban.
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