Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has abolished the use of tinted glasses in cars without due authorization or approval.
The Governor revealed that the decision was taken as a measure to curtail the level of criminal activities happening in the state.
This was revealed by the Governor, through the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, adding that it was part of the governors zeal to combat crimes and other illicit activities in the state. According to the statement,
“The ban shall take effect after four weeks of this notice, with consequent enforcement starting on Monday, September 4, 2023, This is to give owners of vehicles with tinted glasses, who did not obtain Police Tinted Permits before the suspension of its issuance by the Nigeria Police Force on 7th June 2021, sufficient time to have them removed or replaced if they are factory fitted, in accordance with the provisions of the law.”
He has also issued a stern warning to all potential defaulters that all, adding that all defaulting vehicles will be impounded, the tinted glasses removed fined.
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Gov. Peter Mbah emphasized that the ban is “primarily aimed at curtailing the activities of criminals and to generally enhance the security and safety of the good people and residents of Enugu State.”
He solicited the understanding and cooperation of the general public.