The House of Representatives has directed the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command to suspend the enforcement of the ban on tinted glasses and covered number plates on vehicles.
This decision was made after lawmaker Muktar Shagaya (APC, Kwara) moved a motion of urgent public importance during Wednesday’s plenary session.
Shagaya explained that while the ban aimed to address rising criminal activities like kidnapping, its enforcement led to widespread harassment and extortion of motorists by some police officers.
“While the intent of this directive is to enhance security within the FCT, the abrupt enforcement without adequate public notice has caused undue hardship and potential economic losses to individuals and businesses,” Shagaya said.
The House adopted the motion without debate after Speaker Abbas Tajudeen put it to a vote.
The police was however directed to release impounded vehicles detained solely for violations related to the ban, provided there are no other infractions.
The FCT Police Command has also been instructed to issue a public notice granting vehicle owners at least 90 days to comply with the regulations.
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