The Nigeria Police Force has placed the nationwide enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy on hold following an interim court order restraining the action.
The decision was disclosed in a press release issued on 1 January 2026 by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, and made available to the media in Abuja.
According to the statement, the Police had earlier announced on 15 December 2025 the resumption of enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy, scheduled to take effect from 2 January 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen public safety and internal security.
However, the Force was subsequently served with an interim order of court in Suit No. HOR FHR M 31 2025, issued on 17 December 2025, restraining it from proceeding with the enforcement.
“Subsequent to this announcement, 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 statement said.
The Police said it has entered appearance in the matter and taken steps to challenge the order in line with constitutional provisions and respect for judicial authority.
“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 statement added.
The court has adjourned the case to 20 January 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,” the Force stated.
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, reaffirmed the commitment of the Police to the rule of law.
“The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, 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 statement said.
The Police assured members of the public that further updates would be communicated after the court’s determination, in the interest of public order and national security.
Faridah Abdulkadiri
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