The Nigeria Police Force has announced the suspension of the proposed nationwide enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy following an interim order stopping the exercise.
It will be recalled that the Force had earlier announced on 15 December 2025 that enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy would recommence from 2 January 2026 as part of effort to strengthe public safety and internal security.
In a statement signed on Thursday by the Force spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the decision to suspend the exercise followed a court directive issued to the force on 17 December 2025.
The statement reads, “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 court has adjourned the case to 20th January 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 statement concluded.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force commitment to the rule of law while carrying out its core responsibility of safe guarding lives and peoperty.
He also assure that the police will continue to adopt lawful and intelligence-led approaches to tackle security threats and ensure the safety of citizens across the country.
The force further pledged to keep the public informed and provide clear guidance once the court delivers its ruling, in the overall interest of public order and national security.
