The Nigeria Police Force has suspended the nationwide enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy following an interim court order restraining the action.
The Force disclosed this in a statement, signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, and dated 1 January 2026.
It explained that although it had earlier announced the resumption of enforcement from 2 January 2026, the move has now been put on hold in compliance with a subsisting court order.
According to the statement, the Police had, on 15 December 2025, announced plans to resume enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy as part of its responsibility for public safety and internal security. However, an interim order was later issued by the court in Suit No. HOR/FHR/M/31/2025 on 17 December 2025.
The order restrains the Nigeria Police Force from proceeding with the enforcement of the policy “pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit or the vacation of the order.”
The Police said it has already entered an appearance in the matter and taken steps to challenge the order.
“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 said.
It added that the court has adjourned the case to January 20, 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 statement further noted.
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to the rule of law while carrying out its constitutional duties.
“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, adding that the Force would continue to rely on “lawful, intelligence-driven strategies to address security challenges and safeguard public safety across the country.”
The Police also assured members of the public that further updates would be provided at the conclusion of the court process.
“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 said.
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