Abuja police impound 30+ vehicles over illegal tints, plates

Police in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory have impounded more than thirty vehicles and launched a major enforcement operation targeting unauthorized tinted glass, concealed number plates, and improper vehicle registration. The initiative, announced Friday, aims to curb the use of such vehicles in criminal activities across Abuja.

Commissioner of Police Ahmed Sanusi stated that intelligence reports indicate criminal elements are increasingly exploiting vehicles with obscured identities to facilitate crimes, including kidnappings and the notorious "one-chance" robberies. He described the trend as a serious threat to public safety, as these vehicles allow offenders to conceal their identities and evade detection.

The enforcement operation, which is already underway, has led to the impoundment of over thirty vehicles found in violation of the regulations. Sanusi warned that the owners and operators of these vehicles will be prosecuted in accordance with federal laws and the FCT Road Transport Regulations of 2023.

He emphasized that the exercise is not intended to inconvenience law-abiding citizens who have legitimately obtained approval for vehicle tints. Instead, its goal is to...