FCT Police Impound Over 30 Vehicles as Abuja Enforces Tinted Glass Ban
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has impounded more than 30 vehicles for operating with tinted glasses, obscured number plates, and improper registration as authorities intensify efforts to tackle crime and improve security across Abuja.
Speaking during a press briefing on Friday, the Commissioner of Police for the FCT, Ahmed Sanusi, said the enforcement exercise targets vehicles that are frequently exploited by criminals involved in kidnappings, one-chance robberies, and other violent offences within the nation’s capital.
According to Sanusi, the operation was approved by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, following intelligence reports indicating that criminal elements often use tinted vehicles and concealed number plates to evade detection and frustrate law enforcement efforts.
He explained that the exercise is aimed at denying criminals the anonymity they rely on to carry out unlawful activities while enhancing public safety across the Federal Capital Territory.
“The Inspector-General of Police has mandated us to begin enforcement of the ban on the use of tinted vehicles and related offences. Intelligence reports show that many criminal elements deliberately use such vehicles to conceal their identities and evade detection,” he said.
Sanusi stressed that the operation was not designed to inconvenience law-abiding residents but to strengthen security and protect citizens from criminal attacks.
As part of the ongoing enforcement campaign, police operatives have impounded more than 30 vehicles found with tinted glasses, covered or obscured number plates, and incomplete registration documents.
The commissioner warned that vehicle owners and operators found violating the regulations would face prosecution under relevant laws, including the FCT Road Transport Regulations Act, 2023.
He further reiterated the command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing and proactive crime prevention, urging residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious persons, vehicles, or activities to security agencies.
Global Mirror News gathered that the enforcement exercise forms part of broader security measures being implemented by the FCT Police Command to curb rising criminal activities and improve public confidence in law enforcement across Abuja.
The police boss also appealed for public understanding and cooperation, noting that the success of the operation depends on the support of residents and stakeholders.
Global Mirror News reports that the crackdown comes amid ongoing debates over the legal status of the Nigeria Police Force’s tinted glass permit policy.
The controversy dates back to January 1, 2026, when the Nigeria Police Force suspended nationwide enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy following an interim court order restraining its implementation. The suspension was announced in a statement issued by former Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin.
Prior to the suspension, the police had announced plans to resume enforcement of the permit policy from January 2, 2026, citing national security concerns and the need to prevent criminal misuse of tinted vehicles.
However, it remains unclear whether the court order has been vacated or whether the suspension remains in force, raising questions about the broader implementation of the policy nationwide.
Global Mirror News further reports that despite the uncertainty surrounding the permit policy, FCT authorities have maintained that vehicles operating with illegal tinted glasses, concealed number plates, and improper registration will continue to face enforcement actions as part of efforts to deny criminals operational cover within the nation’s capital.
