By Mohammad Tijjani
The Kaduna and Edo Police Commands have announced that their operatives will begin the enforcement of vehicle tinted glass permit regulations on Thursday.
In Kaduna, the spokesperson for the police command, DSP Mansir Hassan, Hassan said: “The command wishes to notify the public, particularly motorists, of the commencement of the enforcement of Vehicle Tinted Glass Permit Regulations, in line with extant laws and directives.
“This enforcement exercise will take effect from Thursday.”
According to him, all vehicle owners and drivers whose vehicles are fitted with either factory-fitted or non-factory-fitted tinted glasses are advised to ensure compliance by registering and obtaining the requisite permit to avoid inconvenience with law enforcement officers.
He said the registration process included an online registration, urging the public to visit https://possap.gov.ng.
He said for the physical verification, they should proceed to the Kaduna command headquarters with the following documents; vehicle particulars, proof of ownership and tinted glass specifications
He urged the public to cooperate fully with the directive as the exercise was aimed at enhancing public safety and security across the state.
‘Non-compliance will attract necessary sanctions as provided by law,”Hassan warned.
The spokesperson said Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Muhammad, has assured all law-abiding citizens of the command’s commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment while soliciting continuous support and cooperation from all the stakeholders.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
In Edo, the police also said they will begin strict enforcement of tinted glass permits across the state from Thursday in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police.
Mr Monday Agbonika, the Commissioner of Police in the Edo disclosed this via a statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Moses Yamu.
Agbonika said the move was part of measures to enhance public safety and curb crimes perpetrated with unregistered or unauthorised vehicles.
“From Thursday, our officers will stop and impound vehicles with factory-fitted and non-factory fitted tinted glasses without a valid permit issued by the Nigeria Police Force,” the commissioner said.
The police chief stressed that motorists must obtain the required permits through the official online portal.
He gave the address as (https://www.possap.gov.ng) or by visiting the State Intelligence Department (SID) office at the command headquarters in Benin.
Reiterating the ban on SPY number plates, the commissioner warned that vehicles without registered number plates, those with covered plates, or with fake/unapproved numbers would be seized and their owners prosecuted.
“This measure is to improve safety and security across Edo State, as unregistered and unauthorised vehicles are often used by criminals to perpetrate evil,” he said.
He, however, urged the motoring public to comply with the directive and avoid unnecessary embarrassment.
Agbonika assured that the enforcement would be conducted in the interest of the public.
“We appeal for maximum cooperation from members of the public. This exercise is for the overall safety of everyone,” he added.
Source; PM News