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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Police Force has announced the suspension of the enforcement of the vehicle tinted glass permit, following a court order halting the exercise.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the FCT Command, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the development on Wednesday during an interview on AIT.
Adeh said the decision came after the Command officially received the court order, noting that the suspension would remain in effect pending the outcome of the ongoing legal proceedings.
“Information reaching me from the office of the PRO is that the order has been received, and the enforcement of the tinted permit is now on hold pending the court’s verdict,” she said.
The police spokesperson explained that the Force respects the authority of the judiciary and would await the court’s decision before taking further action.
“We are waiting for the verdict. We are not against the courts, and we will continue to wait until we get a verdict,” Adeh added.
She further clarified that the tinted glass permit policy was introduced for security purposes, pointing out that some criminal activities had previously been carried out using vehicles with darkened windows.
“The law was not made by us. We are enforcers. The policy was purely security-driven. Some criminals were using tinted vehicles to commit offences, making it difficult for law enforcement to identify suspects,” she explained.
The suspension follows growing public concern and legal challenges over the enforcement of the tinted glass permit, which many motorists have described as burdensome and inconsistently applied.
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