Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
The Anambra State Police Command wishes to clarify that the ongoing impounding of vehicles with tinted glasses, whether or not the owners present tinted glass permits, as well as unregistered vehicles and vehicles with concealed, covered, or defaced number plates, is part of a security-driven enforcement exercise. This was contained in a statement signed by SP. Ikenga Tochukwu, Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Police Command, Awka.
The statement reads: “The exercise is aimed at verifying the authenticity of tinted glass permits, identifying forged or fraudulently obtained permits, ensuring due process, enforcing compliance with vehicle registration and number plate regulations and preventing criminal elements from exploiting such violations to evade identification and perpetrate crime.
“While the Command regrets the inconvenience this may cause to law-abiding residents, the exercise has become necessary in view of prevailing security concerns and the increasing use of such vehicles by criminals to conceal their identities and frustrate law enforcement efforts.
“The Command therefore appeals to Ndi Anambra for their understanding, patience and continued cooperation, assuring the public that the exercise is conducted in the interest of safeguarding lives, protecting property and enhancing public safety across the State, ” it also added.
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