The Nigeria Police Force has suspended the nationwide enforcement of its tinted glass permit policy following an interim court order restraining the action.
The Force had announced on December 15, 2025, that enforcement of the policy would commence on January 2, 2026, citing its mandate to ensure public safety and internal security.
However, in a statement issued on Thursday and signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, the police disclosed that an interim court order was served on the Force on December 17, 2025.
According to the statement, the order, issued in Suit No. HOR/FHR/M/31/2025, restrains the police 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 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 also confirmed that they had entered an appearance in the matter, raised preliminary objections and formally applied for the vacation of the interim order. The case 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 statement added.
The Force said the suspension of enforcement is being carried out strictly in compliance with the subsisting court order, pending the court’s decision.
“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 Egbetokun, reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to upholding the rule of law while carrying out its mandate of protecting lives and property.
“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 Force will continue to deploy lawful, intelligence-driven strategies to address security challenges and safeguard public safety across the country,” the statement said.
The police assured members of the public that further updates and clear guidance would be communicated as appropriate, following the court’s determination of the matter, in the interest of public order and national security.
