The Niger State Police Command has commenced enforcement of tinted glass permits in Minna, with officers deployed to strategic points across the state capital to verify compliance.
Commissioner of Police, CP Adamu Elleman, personally supervised Thursday’s operation and engaged with Divisional Police Officers and their teams on duty. He urged personnel to remain professional, firm, and courteous while ensuring motorists comply with the Motor Vehicle (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 2004.
CP Elleman stressed that the exercise was a security measure rather than a punitive one, noting that criminals often exploit tinted glasses to conceal their identities. He warned that vehicles found without valid permits would be impounded and prosecuted.
The commissioner expressed satisfaction with the cooperation received from motorists on the first day and advised vehicle owners yet to obtain permits to do so promptly.
During the exercise, Bosso Constituency lawmaker, Abu Adamu Gomna, was stopped and asked to present his permit. Commending the commissioner for leading by example, Gomna said subjecting everyone—including lawmakers—to the same checks demonstrated fairness and strengthened public trust in the police.
“This shows fairness. Once people comply with regulations, criminality will reduce. Many criminals hide under tinted glasses to perpetrate crime,” the legislator said.
CP Elleman appealed for continued public cooperation, assuring residents of the command’s commitment to maintaining law, order, and security across Niger State.
