News Investigators/ The Assistant Inspector-General (AIG), Zone 17 Akure, Ajani Omolabi, has urged field police officers to conduct the enforcement of the vehicle tinted glass with the highest level of professionalism.
Mr Omolabi, overseeing policing activities in Ondo and Ekiti States, gave the charge in a statement on Friday in Akure.
He warned that any policeman found engaging in extortion or misconduct would face strict disciplinary action including their supervising officer who will also be held accountable.
The AIG advised motorists in Ondo and Ekiti States who have not obtained their tinted glass permit, to do so by visiting https://www.possap.gov.ng for registration.
He added that applicants are to proceed to the police command in Akure or Ado-Ekiti for physical verification.
According to him, motorists that are unwilling to obtain the permit are advised to remove and replace their tinted glass with transparent glass to avoid sanctions.
He noted that the directive was issued in line with the motor vehicle (Prohibition Of Tinted Glass) Act 2024.
The AIG stated that the exercise would also cover enforcement of the subsisting ban on unauthorised use of sirens, revolving lights, unregistered vehicle.
Mr Omolabi added that the measures were part of a broader effect to enhance national security and curbing criminal activities.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the enforcement from Oct. 2 across the country.
The enforcement applies to all vehicles with tinted glasses, whether factory-fitted or aftermarket modifications.
NAN