The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has suspended the enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy nationwide following an interim court order.
The Force had, on December 15, 2025, announced the resumption of enforcement of the policy, with effect from January 2, 2026, as part of its responsibility to ensure 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 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.
“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 Police confirmed in a statement released by its spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, on Thursday.
CSP Hundeyin disclosed that 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,” he stated.
Reacting to the development, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, reaffirmed that the Force remains resolute in upholding the rule of law while discharging its primary mandate of protecting lives and property.
IGP Egbetokun assured that the Police will continue to deploy lawful and intelligence-driven strategies to address security challenges and safeguard public safety across the country.
He also assured members of the public that the NPF 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.
