Again, Police suspend tinted permit policy

The Nigeria Police Force has again suspended the enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy nationwide following an interim order of court restraining the move.

EyewitnessMedia gathered that the Force made this known through a statement signed by the PRO, Benjamin Hundeyin on Thursday, explaining that it 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 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.”

The police said it had entered appearance in the matter, raised preliminary objections and formally applied for the vacation of the interim order.

The case has been adjourned till January 20, 2026, for further proceedings.

“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 statement read.

The Force had, on December 15, 2025, announced the resumption of enforcement of the policy with effect from January 2, 2026, citing its responsibility for public safety and internal security.

But in the latest statement, the Police claimed that the suspension of enforcement is in strict compliance with the subsisting court order.

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, 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 and assured the public that further guidance would be issued after the court’s determination of the matter.

“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 statement noted.