The Spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has linked the increasing rate of kidnapping and criminality in the country to the use of unlicensed tinted glasses by criminal elements.
Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Thursday, Adejobi noted that cars with illegally tinted glasses contribute significantly to the nation’s high rate of kidnappings and criminal activity.
Adejobi expressed worry over the pervasive desire among many to have tinted glasses on their automobiles.
The Police spokesperson disclosed that the police are planning to take tough action against these kinds of cars.
He said that on Wednesday, specialists and law enforcement officials gathered at the Inspector General of Police’s (IGP) office in order to plan the upcoming review of the issuing of vehicle tinting permits.
“You will discover that some of these crimes, particularly violent crimes, and vehicle-related crimes, are interconnected. You can’t have kidnapping, or some of these incidents without mobility, be it the use of vehicles, bikes, or tricycles. Most of the vehicles employed in these criminal activities are tinted, which is why we aim to crack down on the use of tinted glasses,” Adejobi said.
The resolution of the police comes as violent criminality continues unabated. The wave of kidnapping attacks has recently spread to the South West region with school children and monarchs not spared.
The latest from the region is the abduction of some students and teachers who were earlier this week returning to Eporo Ekiti at the end of the school day.