The Nigerian House of Representatives has instructed the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police to stop harassing motorists over violations related to tinted windows and covered number plates. This decision came after a motion of urgent national importance was raised by Muktar Shagaya during a plenary session on Tuesday.

The House recognized that while the FCT Police’s goal of banning tinted windows and covered plates was aimed at improving security, the sudden enforcement had caused significant inconvenience for motorists. The lack of public notice led to widespread harassment, with many vehicles being impounded.

As a result, the House has called for the immediate suspension of the enforcement of the ban on tinted windows and covered number plates. It also instructed the FCT Police to release vehicles that had been impounded solely for these violations, as long as there were no other offenses.

Additionally, the House urged the FCT Police to issue a public notice informing the public of a grace period of at least 90 days, giving vehicle owners time to comply with the regulations.

This resolution aims to strike a balance between improving security and protecting the rights of citizens, ensuring that law-abiding motorists are not unfairly treated.