IGP Disu Advocates for Nationwide Ban on Tinted Vehicles

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has expressed his personal preference for a total ban on tinted vehicles across the country, citing the prevailing security challenges. Disu made this statement in response to concerns raised by the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Afam Osigwe, regarding the renewal and commercialization of tinted glass permits. Osigwe had argued that while the NBA supports police regulation of tinted glass permits, the process should not be turned into a revenue-generating venture. However, Disu holds a different view, stating that fully tinted vehicles pose serious security risks and are often used by kidnappers, armed robbers, and 'one-chance' operators. He recalled that during his tenure as Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory, investigations into 'one-chance' syndicates revealed that most of the vehicles used were fully tinted. Disu criticized the increasing use of extremely dark tints, including windscreens and rear windows, describing the trend as unacceptable and dangerous for security operations. He emphasized that only persons with genuine security or medical reasons are legally permitted to use tinted glass, and even then, not to an excessive level that obscures visibility. The police chief added that enforcement against illegally tinted vehicles would soon be intensified nationwide.