Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
The Anambra State Police Command has reiterated that motorists using tinted-glass vehicles are required to obtain the appropriate tinted-glass permit in line with extant regulations, stressing that the policy is primarily aimed at enhancing public safety, security, and effective policing. This was contained in a statement signed by SP. Ikenga Tochukwu, Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Police Command, Awka.
The statement reads: “The Command made this clarification following an incident in which police officers on duty reportedly rejected a ₦200,000 bribe offered by a motorist who was stopped over the use of tinted glass without the required permit.
“Rather than accept the money, the officers maintained professionalism and integrity by directing the motorist to either remove the unauthorised tint from the vehicle or obtain the appropriate permit where applicable.
“The Command commended the officers for their discipline and commitment to professional policing, noting that the rejection of the bribe demonstrates the resolve of the Anambra State Police Command under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna Oji Ama psc mnips, to enforce the law without compromise.
“The Command further clarifies that the requirement for a tinted-glass permit is not intended to harass or inconvenience law-abiding motorists, but to ensure that vehicles with tinted glasses are properly regulated for security purposes, particularly in circumstances where the visibility of occupants may pose operational challenges to law enforcement.
“Vehicle owners who do not wish to obtain a tinted-glass permit may have the tint removed.
“The Command therefore advises motorists and vehicle owners to comply with the applicable regulations and desist from offering money or other inducements to police officers in an attempt to evade lawful enforcement.
“The Commissioner of Police further urged members of the public to report any officer who demands money in connection with the tinted-glass enforcement or any other police duty, assuring that appropriate disciplinary measures will be taken against any personnel found culpable.
“The Anambra State Police Command remains committed to professional, accountable, and people-oriented policing while working with Ndi Anambra and other stakeholders to sustain a safe and secure environment across the State, ” it also added.
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