The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has once again suspended the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy, which was scheduled to commence on January 2, 2026, following an interim court order restraining the move.
The decision was announced on Thursday in a statement issued in Abuja by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin.
According to the statement, the Police had earlier, on December 15, 2025, announced plans to resume enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy as part of efforts to enhance public safety and internal security nationwide.
However, the Force disclosed that it was subsequently served with an interim court order in Suit No. HOR/FHR/M/31/2025, dated December 17, 2025, which restrains the Police from proceeding with the enforcement pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit or the vacation of the order.
In compliance with the court directive and in line with its constitutional obligation to respect judicial authority, the Police said it had entered appearance in the matter, raised preliminary objections, and applied for the vacation of the interim order. The case has been adjourned 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 said.
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to upholding the rule of law while carrying out its constitutional mandate of protecting lives and property.
The Police also assured the public that lawful and intelligence-driven strategies would continue to be deployed to address security challenges across the country, adding that citizens would be duly informed of any further developments following the court’s determination.
