The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the resumption of enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy, pending the final determination of the matter currently before the court.
The police said the decision followed a review of emerging security concerns and the need to enhance public safety, stressing that no court order had restrained the Force from enforcing existing laws on the use of tinted glass on vehicles.
In a statement issued on Monday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the NPF said: “The Nigeria Police Force wishes to inform the general public of the planned resumption of the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy pending the final determination of the matter currently before the court. This decision follows a careful review of emerging security concerns and the need to ensure the safety of all citizens.”
Hundeyin explained that enforcement was earlier suspended to allow motorists adequate time to regularise their documentation.
“Nonetheless, in the spirit of responsibility, transparency, and public convenience, the Force suspended enforcement to allow motorists ample opportunity to regularise their documentation and complete the registration process without pressure,” he said.
However, he noted that recent developments had necessitated a return to enforcement.
“Recent trends, however, reveal a disturbing rise in criminal activities perpetrated with the aid of vehicles fitted with unauthorised tinted glass,” the statement read. “Some individuals and organised criminal groups have exploited this gap to conceal their identities and facilitate crimes ranging from armed robbery to kidnapping and other violent crimes.”
In response, the police said enforcement will resume nationwide from January 2, 2026.
“In view of this, the Nigeria Police Force has found it both necessary and urgent to resume full enforcement as a proactive measure to safeguard our communities,” Hundeyin stated.
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, assured Nigerians that the exercise would be conducted professionally and in line with the law.
“The renewed enforcement will be carried out with utmost professionalism, respect for the rights of citizens, and in accordance with extant laws,” he said.
He added that the Force remains committed to public safety and the rule of law, while encouraging motorists who require tinted glass permits to apply through approved channels and ensure full compliance with legal requirements.
