Police indefinitely put on hold tinted glass permit enforcement  

The Nigeria Police Force has put on hold plan to enforce the ban on the use of tinted glass which is initially scheduled to take effect from January 2, 2026, till further notice.

The suspension of the enforcement followed an interim court order with suit number HOR/FHR/M/31/2025 , issued on December 17 , 2025 restraining the force from proceeding with the enforcement plan.

The Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin in a press statement informed that on December 15, 2025, the Police Force announced the resumption of enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy, to take effect from January 2, 2026, in furtherance of its responsibility for public safety and internal security.

However, subsequent to the announcement, the Force was served with an interim order of court stopping it from carrying out the ban, pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit or the vacation of the order.

Hundeyin hinted that in line with constitutional obligations and respect for judicial authority, the 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 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.

The Police Public Relations Officer added that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, affirms the Police Force remains resolute in upholding the rule of law while discharging its primary mandate of protecting lives and property.

He also maintained that the force will continue to deploy lawful, intelligence-driven strategies to address security challenges and safeguard public safety across the country.

Hundeyin in the press statement assured members of the public that the 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.