The Anambra State Police Command has clarified why it is impounding vehicles with tinted windows, including those with tinted glass permits, insisting that the exercise is not intended to cause unnecessary inconvenience to motorists.
The exercise, which recently commenced across the state, has affected vehicles with and without tinted glass permits, slowing vehicular movement and generating concern among motorists.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the ongoing impoundment of vehicles with tinted windows forms part of a security operation aimed at addressing rising insecurity and preventing criminals from exploiting such vehicles.
Ikenga explained that the exercise is intended to verify the authenticity of tinted glass permits, identify forged or fraudulently obtained permits, and ensure due process.
While regretting the inconvenience caused by the operation, he said it is also aimed at enforcing compliance with vehicle registration and number plate regulations and preventing criminal elements from exploiting such violations to evade identification and perpetrate crimes. Related News State police bill endorsed by 84 senators – Senate Enugu NMA demands answers from DSS, police over surgeon arrest Ex-CP seeks swift implementation of pension reforms for police retirees
