Court Stops Police Nationwide Enforcement Of Tinted Glass Permit

A court has stopped the Nigeria Police Force from proceeding with the nationwide enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy earlier scheduled to resume on January 2, 2026.

The police had, on December 15, 2025, announced the resumption of enforcement of the policy as part of efforts to strengthen public safety and internal security.

However, the Force was subsequently served with an interim court order issued on December 17, 2025, in Suit No. HOR/FHR/M/31/2025, restraining it from enforcing the policy pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit or the vacation of the order.

In compliance with the order, the police entered appearance in the matter, raised preliminary objections, and applied for the vacation of the interim order. The court has adjourned the case to January 20, 2026, for further proceedings.

Following the development, the Nigeria Police Force announced that the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy has been placed on hold nationwide, in strict adherence to the subsisting court order.

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to the rule of law while carrying out its constitutional responsibility of protecting lives and property.

The IGP said the police would continue to deploy lawful and intelligence-driven strategies to address security challenges across the country.

The police assured members of the public that further updates and clear guidance would be communicated after the court reaches a determination on the matter, in the interest of public order and national security.