The police say the move is to curb menace of insecurity.

The police command in Edo says it will begin the enforcement of tinted glass permits in the state from Thursday in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police.

Monday Agbonika, the Commissioner of Police in the Edo disclosed this via a statement by the command’s Spokesman CSP Moses Yamu.

Agbonika said the move was part of measures to enhance public safety and curb crimes perpetrated with unregistered or unauthorised vehicles.

“From Thursday, our officers will stop and impound vehicles with factory-fitted and non-factory fitted tinted glasses without a valid permit issued by the Nigeria Police Force,” the statement said.

The police chief advised motorists to obtain the required permits through the official online portal https://www.possap.gov.ng or visit the State Intelligence Department (SID) office at the command headquarters in Benin.

The commissioner warned that vehicles without registered number plates, those with covered plates, or with fake/unapproved numbers would be seized and their owners prosecuted.

“This measure is to improve safety and security across Edo State, as unregistered and unauthorised vehicles are often used by criminals to perpetrate evil,” he said.

The police boss advised the residents of the state to comply with the directive and avoid unnecessary embarrassment and delays.