From Isaac Ojo
The Anambra State Police Command has given reasons for the ongoing impounding of vehicles with tinted glasses, with or without tinted glass permits.
The Police Public Relations Officer(PPRO) for the command, Tochukwu Ikenga (SP) made the clarification in a press statement made available to journalists on Sunday.
The PPRO said other vehicles impounded are unregistered vehicles and vehicles with concealed, covered, or defaced number plates.
He said that the development is part of a security-driven enforcement exercise.
“The exercise is aimed at verifying the authenticity of tinted glass permits, identifying forged or fraudulently obtained permits, ensuring due process, enforcing compliance with vehicle registration and number plate regulations and preventing criminal elements from exploiting such violations to evade identification and perpetrate crime.
“While the Command regrets the inconvenience this may cause to law-abiding residents, the exercise has become necessary in view of prevailing security concerns and the increasing use of such vehicles by criminals to conceal their identities and frustrate law enforcement efforts.” Ikenga said
The PPRO appealed to Ndi Anambra and residents alike for the inconveniences even as he solicited their continued patience, understanding and cooperation.
He assured that the exercise is conducted in the interest of safeguarding lives, protecting property and enhancing public safety across the State.
