- Sanusi explained that intelligence gathered by the command showed that criminals often rely on tinted vehicles
- He stressed that the operation was designed to enhance public safety rather than inconvenience law-abiding residents
- the police have already seized over 30 vehicles found in breach of the regulations
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has intensified enforcement of restrictions on tinted vehicles in Abuja, impounding more than 30 vehicles found violating traffic and security regulations.
Speaking with journalists on Friday, Eko Hot Blog report that the Commissioner of Police for the FCT, Ahmed Sanusi, said the operation targets vehicles fitted with tinted windows, concealed number plates, and improper registration documents, which security agencies believe are frequently used in criminal activities.
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According to him, the enforcement exercise was approved by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, as part of efforts to strengthen security across the nation’s capital.
Sanusi explained that intelligence gathered by the command showed that criminals often rely on tinted vehicles and hidden registration numbers to avoid identification while carrying out offences such as kidnapping, robbery, and other violent crimes.
He stressed that the operation was designed to enhance public safety rather than inconvenience law-abiding residents, noting that security agencies were determined to remove the anonymity that offenders exploit to evade arrest.
As part of the crackdown, the police have already seized over 30 vehicles found in breach of the regulations.
The commissioner warned that owners and operators of the affected vehicles would face prosecution under relevant federal laws and the FCT Road Transport Regulations Act, 2023.
He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to intelligence-driven policing and proactive crime prevention, urging residents to cooperate with law enforcement authorities and report suspicious persons, vehicles, or activities through designated emergency channels.
Sanusi maintained that the exercise forms part of broader measures aimed at improving security within Abuja and reducing opportunities for criminals to operate undetected.
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 permit requirement on January 1, 2026, following an interim court order that halted its implementation.
Although plans had earlier been announced to resume enforcement in January 2026, it remains unclear whether the court order has been lifted or if the suspension remains in force.
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