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FCT: Police Ban Tinted Glasses, Covered Number Plates

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By Adenike Lawal

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has launched a crackdown on vehicles with tinted windows and obscured number plates to curb rising criminal activities, including kidnappings.
In a statement shared on the X platform on December 4, 2024, police spokesperson SP Josephine Adeh warned vehicle owners to remove tinted glasses from their cars or risk having their vehicles impounded.
She emphasized that the use of tinted windows is currently prohibited and urged compliance to avoid penalties.
“This initiative is part of efforts to address the surge in ‘one chance’ scams and other criminal activities in the FCT,” Adeh stated.
Reinforcing the directive, FCT Commissioner of Police Olatunji Disu highlighted the dangers posed by tinted windows and covered number plates during a recent parade of suspects.
Disu explained that many kidnapping victims reported that tinted windows hindered their visibility and prevented bystanders from recognizing their distress.
Criminals also exploit vehicles with covered or absent number plates to evade identification.
“We are intensifying efforts to target commercial vehicles and private cars with tinted windows. It is crucial to ensure transparency and visibility for the safety of all,” Disu said.
He further stressed that such practices foster lawlessness, making it harder for law enforcement to track offenders.
“These measures are non-negotiable. No one has the right to obscure their vehicle’s identity or compromise public safety,” he added.
Since the directive’s enforcement began, at least 296 vehicles with tinted windows or improper registration have been impounded in the FCT.
The police warned that the campaign would continue rigorously to deter criminal activity and protect residents.

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