The Nigeria Police Force has suspended the nationwide enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy following a subsisting court order restraining the action.
The Force had earlier announced, on December 15, 2025, that enforcement of the tinted glass permit requirement would resume from January 2, 2026, as part of efforts to enhance public safety and internal security across the country.
However, the plan was halted after the Police were served with an interim court order issued on December 17, 2025, in Suit No. HOR/FHR/M/31/2025, which barred the Force from proceeding with enforcement pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit or the lifting of the order.
In compliance with constitutional provisions and respect for judicial authority, the Nigeria Police Force disclosed that it has entered an appearance in the matter, raised preliminary objections, and formally applied for the vacation of the interim order. The court has subsequently adjourned the case to January 20, 2026, for further proceedings.
Consequently, and in strict obedience to the court directive, the Police have placed the enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy on hold nationwide until the court reaches a final decision.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to the rule of law, stressing that the Police will continue to carry out their constitutional mandate of protecting lives and property through lawful and intelligence-driven strategies.
He assured members of the public that the Nigeria Police Force remains focused on addressing security challenges and maintaining public order, adding that further updates and clear guidelines will be communicated after the court’s determination of the matter.
