Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has given a 72-hour ultimatum to commercial drivers with tinted vehicles to remove the tints or face legal consequences.

This directive follows rising concerns that commercial vehicles, particularly buses with tinted windows, have been used in criminal activities across the state.

According to a statement from the Governor’s office, “Most of the commercial vehicles, particularly the commercial buses with tinted glasses, were deployed for criminal activities, such as kidnapping, armed robbery, hit-and-run, among others.”

The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Oguwike Nwachukwu, emphasized that law enforcement agencies have been directed to work with government officials to ensure the deadline is enforced.

“Security agencies have been advised to collaborate with certain government officials to ensure that the new directive is carried out to the letter,” Nwachukwu stated.

Failure to comply within the 72-hour window will result in legal action against defaulters. The Governor’s office has vowed that those caught violating the order will face the “full weight of the law,” serving as a deterrent to others.

The move aims to curb the use of tinted commercial vehicles in illegal activities and restore security within Imo State.