The Tinted Glass Permit regulation has once more been suspended nationwide by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). The policy was supposed to go into effect today, but the police stopped enforcing it while they awaited the court's decision on a substantive suit. As part of efforts to improve internal security and public safety, the NPF had declared on December 15 of last year that enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy would resume nationally with effect from today.
Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Benjamin Hundeyin, Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), issued the following statement on January 1, 2026, in Abuja: "The force was subsequently served with an interim court order issued on December 17, 2025, directing the police to suspend the enforcement of the policy pending the hearing and determination of the suit or until the order is otherwise vacated.
“In response, the Nigeria Police Force entered an appearance in the matter, filed preliminary objections, and applied for the vacation of the interim order. The court has adjourned the case to January 20, 2026, for further proceedings.
“In strict compliance with the subsisting court order and in line with constitutional provisions, the Nigeria Police Force has placed the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy on hold nationwide until the court reaches a decision.
“Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to the rule of law while continuing to fulfil its core mandate of protecting lives and property.”
The IGP promised that in order to address security issues around the nation, the police would keep using legal and intelligence-driven tactics.
For the sake of public order and national security, the force also promised the public that after the court's ruling, more information and precise instructions would be shared as needed.