The Nigeria Police Force has halted the nationwide enforcement of its tinted glass permit policy after a court issued an interim order stopping the action
The Force had earlier announced on December 15, 2025, that it would resume enforcement of the policy from January 2, 2026, citing concerns around public safety and internal security. However, the plan has now been put on hold following legal intervention.
In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, the police confirmed it was served with an interim court order dated December 17, 2025, in Suit No. HOR/FHR/M/31/2025. The order restrains the Force from proceeding with enforcement pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit or until the order is vacated.
“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.”
According to the police, it has since entered appearance in the case, filed preliminary objections, and formally applied for the interim order to be set aside. The matter has been adjourned to 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 Force stressed that the decision to suspend enforcement is strictly in obedience to the subsisting court order.
“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.”
Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, reiterated the Force’s commitment to the rule of law while maintaining its responsibility to protect lives and property across the country.
“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.”
The police assured Nigerians that updates and clear guidance would be communicated once the court reaches a decision on the matter.
“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.”
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