Police Suspend Tinted Glass Permit Enforcement Nationwide After Court Order
The Nigeria Police Force has suspended the nationwide enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy following an interim court order restraining the move.
The Force had earlier announced on December 15, 2025, that enforcement of the policy would resume from January 2, 2026, citing its responsibility to safeguard public safety and internal security. That decision, however, has been put on hold due to ongoing legal proceedings.
In a statement released on Thursday, the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed that the police were served with an interim order issued on December 17, 2025, in Suit No. HOR/FHR/M/31/2025. The order restrains the police from proceeding with enforcement pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit or until the order is vacated.
“The Nigeria Police Force was served with an interim order of court in Suit No. HOR/FHR/M/31/2025, issued on 17th December 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.”
The police confirmed that it has entered appearance in the case, raised preliminary objections, and formally applied for the interim order to be vacated. The matter has been adjourned to January 20, 2026, for further proceedings.
“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 20th January 2026 for further proceedings.”
According to the statement, the suspension of enforcement is in strict compliance with the subsisting court order.
“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, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to upholding the rule of law while carrying out its mandate of protecting lives and property.
“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, affirms that the Nigeria Police Force remains 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.”
The police assured members of the public that further updates and clear guidance would be issued after the court delivers its decision, in the interest of public order and national security.
