JUST-IN: Police Suspend Enforcement Of Tinted Glass Permit

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced suspension on the enforcement of tinted glass permit billed for January 2.

The police, while announcing the suspension of the enforcement, cited a judgement giving an interim order of court in Suit No. HOR/FHR/M/31/2025, issued on December 17, 2025, restraining the Force from proceeding with the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit or the vacation of the order.

According to the Force PRO, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, in a statement on Thursday night, “on December 15, 2025, the Nigeria Police Force announced the resumption of enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy, to take effect from January 2, 2026, in furtherance of its responsibility for public safety and internal security.

“However, subsequent to this announcement, the Nigeria Police Force was served with an interim order of court in Suit No. HOR/FHR/M/31/2025, issued on December 17, 2025, restraining the Force from proceeding with the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit or the vacation of the order.

“In line with constitutional obligations and respect for judicial authority, the Nigeria Police Force has entered appearance in the matter, raised preliminary objections, and formally applied for the vacation of the interim order. The court has adjourned the case to January 20, 2026 for further proceedings. Accordingly, and strictly in compliance with the subsisting court order, the Nigeria Police Force has placed the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy on hold nationwide, pending the decision of the court.”

The inspector-general of police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, affirmed that the Nigeria Police Force remained resolute in upholding the rule of law while discharging its primary mandate of protecting lives and property.

The Force will continue to deploy lawful, intelligence-driven strategies to address security challenges and safeguard public safety across the country.

Members of the public are assured that the Nigeria Police Force will communicate further developments and issue clear guidance as appropriate following the court’s determination of the matter in the overriding interest of public order and national security.