In an assertive move to enhance security and public safety, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Police Force has announced the resumption of enforcement against vehicles with tinted windows and obscured number plates.
This directive was unveiled by Commissioner of Police Olatunji Disu during a press conference held on Wednesday, where he introduced several suspects arrested in connection with various offenses in the FCT.
Commissioner Disu underscored the legal foundation of the ban, emphasizing that enforcement had been temporarily halted due to a suspension of tint permits, but that this suspension is now lifted.
“There is a ban on it. It’s even a legal matter,” he stated, indicating that the police are prepared to take a firmer stance on this issue to combat rising crime rates linked to anonymous vehicles. “The public must understand the importance of this measure for their safety,” he added.
The heightened focus on vehicle regulations comes in the wake of alarming incidents of crime, including ‘One Chance’ robberies in which unsuspecting victims are targeted by thieves posing as taxis.
Just yesterday, police operations bore fruit when operatives from the State Intelligence Department (SID) apprehended a suspect, Ibrahim Kabiru, during a routine patrol along Ahmadu Bello Way. His vehicle, parked under suspicious circumstances, was searched, leading to the discovery of a Point-of-Sale (POS) machine, a knife, scissors, two mobile phones, and luggage believed to be stolen.
Kabiru, who was unable to provide a credible explanation for the items in his possession, has raised red flags among sleuths investigating him for potential involvement in the troubling trend of public transportation fraud. “He is in custody and will be charged to court upon conclusion of the investigation,” CP Disu confirmed, highlighting the police’s commitment to addressing such crimes.
With FCT police preparing to implement these measures, they are appealing to the community for cooperation.
Residents are encouraged to report any vehicles that violate the new guidelines, reinforcing the message that public vigilance is integral to community safety.
