The Nigeria Police Force has announced the suspension of the enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy nationwide.
This follows an interim court order restraining the force from enforcing the policy.
The police had on December 15, 2025 announced the resumption of enforcement of the policy, effective from January 2, 2026.
The Force cited public safety and internal security as the reasons why the policy had to be enforced.
However, in a statement on Thursday the Force PRO, Benjamin Hundeyin, said the force was subsequently served with an interim order issued on December 17, 2025, in Suit No. HOR/FHR/M/31/2025, restraining it from proceeding with the enforcement pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit or the vacation of the order.
The police said it had entered appearance in the matter, raised preliminary objections and formally applied for the vacation of the interim order.
According to the statement, the suspension of enforcement is in strict compliance with the subsisting court order.
The statement read, “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.”
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, further reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to upholding the rule of law while carrying out its mandate of protecting lives and property.
“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 police stated.
The police added that it would continue to deploy lawful and intelligence-driven strategies to address security challenges across the country.
The Force assured the public that further guidance would be issued after the court’s determination of the matter.
The statement added, “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.
Members of the public are assured that the Nigeria Police Force 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.”
The case has been adjourned till January 20, 2026, for further proceedings.
