The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has suspended the nationwide enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy following an interim court order restraining the action.
The suspension comes after the Police, on 15 December 2025, announced the resumption of enforcement of the policy, initially scheduled to take effect from 2 January 2026, as part of measures aimed at enhancing public safety and internal security.
However, in a press statement, the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed that the Nigeria Police Force was subsequently served with an interim order of court in Suit No. HOR/FHR/M/31/2025, issued on 17 December 2025. The order restrains the Police from proceeding with the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit or until the order is vacated.
In compliance with constitutional provisions and respect for judicial authority, the Police have 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 20 January 2026 for further proceedings.
Consequently, and in strict adherence to the subsisting court order, the Nigeria Police Force has placed the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy on hold across the country pending the outcome of the court’s decision.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to the rule of law, noting that the Police remain steadfast in carrying out their constitutional mandate of protecting lives and property. He added that the Force would continue to deploy lawful and intelligence-driven strategies to address security challenges nationwide.
The Police assured members of the public that further updates and clear guidance would be communicated as appropriate following the court’s determination, in the overriding interest of public order and national security.
