The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has impounded more than 30 vehicles as it begins the enforcement of regulations against tinted glass vehicles, obscured number plates, and improperly registered vehicles across Abuja.
Addressing journalists on Friday, the Commissioner of Police for the FCT, Ahmed Sanusi, said the operation is part of renewed efforts to strengthen security and curb crimes such as “one-chance” robberies, kidnapping, and other violent offences often linked to the use of unidentifiable vehicles.
According to him, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has authorised the command to commence strict enforcement of the regulations in line with ongoing security measures within the nation’s capital.
Sanusi noted that intelligence gathered by the command revealed that criminal elements frequently exploit tinted vehicles and concealed number plates to mask their identities, evade detection, and hinder law enforcement operations.
“The Inspector-General of Police has given us the mandate to begin enforcement of the ban on the use of tinted vehicles and other related offences. Intelligence reports available to the command indicate that many criminal elements deliberately use such vehicles to conceal their identities, evade detection, and frustrate law enforcement efforts. This poses a serious threat to public safety,” he stated.
The police commissioner stressed that the exercise is designed to enhance public safety rather than inconvenience law-abiding residents.
“This operation is not intended to harass or inconvenience citizens. Rather, it is aimed at denying criminals the cover they exploit to commit crimes against innocent members of the public,” he added.
Sanusi disclosed that over 30 vehicles had already been impounded since the commencement of the enforcement campaign.
He explained that the affected vehicles were found operating with tinted glasses, covered or obscured number plates, or without proper registration documents.
The commissioner warned that vehicle owners found violating the regulations would face prosecution in accordance with relevant laws, including the FCT Road Transport Regulations Act, 2023.
Reaffirming the command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing and proactive crime prevention, Sanusi urged residents to support security agencies by reporting suspicious vehicles and activities.
He encouraged members of the public to remain vigilant and utilise police stations and emergency communication channels to provide useful information that could assist security operations.
The ongoing exercise, he said, forms part of broader efforts to prevent criminal elements from operating undetected within the Federal Capital Territory.
The renewed enforcement drive comes against the backdrop of uncertainty surrounding the Nigeria Police Force’s tinted glass permit policy.
On January 1, 2026, the Nigeria Police Force suspended nationwide enforcement of the permit policy following an interim court order restraining its implementation. The announcement was made by the then Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin.
Although enforcement was initially scheduled to resume on January 2, 2026, it remains unclear whether the court order has since been vacated or whether the suspension remains in effect nationwide.
