Tinted glass: Anambra motorists park their cars, as Police say enforcement is for public safety Police

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By Madu Obi

Following a statement by the Anambra State Police command that enforcement of the tinted glass permit has begun across the state, many motorists have parked such cars and are apparently waiting for further development.

It was discovered weekend that traffic was light on most roads in the state, although no enforcement team was seen in any part of the state.

Some people who spoke on the matter said they had thought that the enforcement was suspended following alleged court intervention, adding however that they had to park their cars until the picture becomes clear.

However, the state Police command has urged motorists to cooperate with its officers in the enforcement of the tinted glass permit regulation, insisting that the exercise is for public safety.

In a statement in Awka, the state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the enforcement followed credible intelligence indicating that some criminal elements have been using vehicles with unauthorized tinted glasses to evade security checks and commit crimes, such as armed robbery, kidnapping, and attacks on innocent citizens.

The statement read: "Anambra State Police command wishes to inform the general public, that the ongoing enforcement of tinted glass permit is not intended to punish road users, but to ensure that the right thing is done in the overall interest of public safety.

Security intelligence has revealed that some criminal elements exploit vehicles with unauthorized tinted glasses to beat security checkpoints, conceal their identity, and carry out crimes such as armed robbery, kidnapping, and attacks on innocent residents in the state.

In view of this, the command emphasizes that the enforcement exercise is aimed at curbing criminal activities, enhancing visibility for security checks, and safeguarding law-abiding citizens.

The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, therefore appeals to motorists and the general public to cooperate with Police officers in this regard, as the measure is purely a security strategy designed to make Anambra State safer for all."

The command also published a link that would enable people to obtain the permit online, assuring that the portal is safe, easy to use and is self-guided.

The command reaffirmed its commitment to maintain law and order, while ensuring that the rights of citizens were respected during the enforcement exercise across the state.