The House of Representatives Tuesday asked the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) command of the Nigerian Police to immediately halt the alleged indiscriminate harassment of motorists and release vehicles impounded over tinted glasses and covered number plates.
While calling for compliance with the resolution, provided there are no other infractions, the House also urged the Police Command to issue a public notice granting a grace period of no less than 90 days, during which vehicle owners can take necessary steps to comply with the regulations concerning tinted glasses and number plates.
The House also mandated its Committee on Police Affairs to engage with the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force to develop clear guidelines for the enforcement of such directives in the future to ensure that adequate public awareness and reasonable timelines are established prior to implementation.
It also asked the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to launch a comprehensive public enlightenment campaign, informing citizens about the specifics of the regulations and the procedures for obtaining necessary permits or making required modifications to their vehicles.
The resolution was sequel to a motion of urgent public importance on “Addressing the Enforcement of Ban on Tinted Glasses and Covered Number Plates in the FCT,” sponsored by deputy chairman of the House Committee on Basic Education, Hon. Mukhtar Shagaya.
