The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has seized more than 30 vehicles for violating regulations on tinted windows, concealed number plates, and improper registration as authorities intensify enforcement efforts across Abuja.
Speaking to journalists on Friday, the Commissioner of Police for the FCT, Ahmed Sanusi, said the exercise was aimed at curbing criminal activities, particularly kidnappings, one-chance robberies, and other violent crimes often linked to the use of such vehicles.
According to Sanusi, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, authorized the command to commence strict enforcement of the ban on tinted vehicles and related traffic offences.
He explained that intelligence reports indicated that criminals frequently use tinted windows and obscured number plates to conceal their identities, evade security agencies, and hinder investigations.
“The Inspector-General of Police has directed us to begin enforcement of the ban on tinted vehicles and other related offences. Intelligence available to the command shows that many criminals deliberately use these vehicles to avoid detection and frustrate law enforcement efforts, posing a serious threat to public safety,” he said.
The police commissioner noted that the operation followed directives to enforce regulations prohibiting the use of tinted glass and other vehicle-related violations that could facilitate criminal activities.
Sanusi stressed that the exercise was not intended to inconvenience law-abiding residents but to prevent criminals from exploiting vehicles as tools for unlawful acts.
“As part of the ongoing operation, more than 30 vehicles with tinted windows, covered or obscured number plates, and improper registration have already been impounded,” he disclosed.
He warned that owners and operators of the seized vehicles would face prosecution in accordance with federal laws and the FCT Road Transport Regulations Act, 2023.
Reaffirming the command’s commitment to intelligence-driven policing and crime prevention, Sanusi urged residents to cooperate with security agencies and support the enforcement exercise.
He also encouraged members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious persons, vehicles, or activities to the nearest police station or through the command’s emergency channels.
The police chief stated that the crackdown forms part of broader efforts to strengthen security and prevent criminals from operating undetected within the nation’s capital.
The renewed enforcement comes amid lingering uncertainty over the status of the Nigeria Police Force’s tinted glass permit policy. The force had suspended nationwide enforcement of the policy on January 1, 2026, following an interim court order. However, it remains unclear whether the court order has been lifted or if the suspension remains in effect.
