Yobe Police Launch Crackdown on Tinted Glass, Illegal Number Plates — Defaulters Face Arrest, Prosecution From October 6

The Yobe State Police Command has issued a stern warning to motorists across the state: obtain a valid tinted glass permit or risk having your vehicle impounded and facing prosecution.

The enforcement, set to begin on Monday, October 6, 2025, will target vehicles operating with tinted glass without authorization, as well as those with covered or concealed number plates.

In a statement on Thursday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, said the crackdown is part of a renewed security strategy designed to enhance identification, data collection, and the fight against criminals who exploit tinted windows to conceal their identities.

> “Records indicate a 15% increase in crimes involving the use of tinted vehicles in the first and second quarters of 2025 within the state, with a similar trend observed nationwide,” the Command stated.

The police stressed that motorists must obtain their permits through the Police Specialized Services Automation Project (POSSAP) and warned that there would be no room for excuses or compromise.

Beyond tinted windows, the police also raised alarm over the rising trend of motorists covering or concealing number plates — a practice it described as illegal, dangerous, and a grave security threat.

> “All vehicles must display legally registered number plates conspicuously on both the front and rear of the vehicle. Driving without a visible number plate constitutes a gross violation of traffic regulations and poses a significant threat to public safety and security,” the statement added.

The State Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Ado, urged motorists to comply fully, stressing that any vehicle found without a proper number plate or valid documentation will be seized, while offenders will be arrested and prosecuted without hesitation.

The Command assured residents that the operation is not merely punitive but a deliberate security measure to protect lives, prevent vehicle-related crimes, and ensure law and order across Yobe State.