Yobe police command intensifies enforcement operations on the use of tinted glass
Yobe police command intensifies enforcement operations on the use of tinted glass.
By Yusuf Bukar Biriri
The Yobe State Police Command, in line with the Motor Traffic Regulations Act and in a swift move to forestall criminal activities by disgruntled elements who use tinted glasses to perpetrate crimes in the state, has intensified enforcement operations on the use of vehicles with tinted windows.
In a statement made available to newsmen by the command’s public relations officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, said this decisive action follows a noticeable increase in criminal activities involving vehicles with covered or tinted glasses, which are often used to conceal the identities of suspects.
During the period under review, the Command recorded a series of criminal incidents linked to vehicles with tinted glass. The most recent involved a vehicle burglary along the Damaturu–Potiskum road near the Teaching Hospital, where the sum of ₦500,000.00 was carted away by criminals operating with tinted vehicles, among other nefarious activities.
As enforcement commenced, several categories of traffic violations were detected. Vehicles without number plates, those with incomplete or invalid documentation, and vehicles with covered number plates without a valid justification were impounded. So far, a total of 70 vehicles have been impounded for various traffic offences.
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According to the statement, the operation aims to sustain law enforcement efforts and curb the activities of miscreants who use vehicles to commit crimes within communities.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Emmanuel Ado inspected the ongoing enforcement exercise to ensure full compliance with traffic regulations.
He urged motorists to regularise their vehicle documents and obtain valid tinted glass permits through the appropriate channels. This, he noted, will enable the Command to maintain proper records of users, which is crucial during criminal investigations, accidents, or matters relating to public safety.
The Command reiterates its commitment to ensuring public safety and security. Enforcement will continue, and motorists are advised to comply with traffic laws, obtain the necessary permits, and be law-abiding citizens the statement added.
