The Nigeria Police Force has suspended the enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy following an interim court order restraining the move.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Police confirmed that the suspension takes effect immediately, ahead of the planned nationwide resumption scheduled for January 2, 2026. The Force said the decision was taken in compliance with a court directive, as legal proceedings on the matter remain ongoing.
The Police had earlier announced plans to resume enforcement of the policy as part of measures to enhance public safety and internal security. However, the move has now been put on hold after the Force was served with an interim order issued by a court.
According to the statement, the enforcement plan was announced on December 15, 2025, with January 2, 2026, set as the commencement date. The Police disclosed that it was subsequently served with an interim court order in Suit No. HOR/FHR/M/31/2025, issued on December 17, 2025, restraining it from proceeding with enforcement pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit or the lifting of the order.
“On 15th December 2025, the Nigeria Police Force announced the resumption of enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy, to take effect from 2nd January 2026, in furtherance of its responsibility for public safety and internal security.
“However, subsequent to this announcement, the Nigeria Police Force was served with an interim order of court… 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 read.
The Police added that it has entered an appearance in court, filed preliminary objections, and applied for the interim order to be vacated. The case has been adjourned to January 20, 2026.
Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector-General of Police, reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to the rule of law, stressing that the Police would continue to protect lives and property while awaiting the court’s final decision.
The tinted glass permit policy has faced sustained opposition and legal challenges since it was introduced in April 2025. While the Police maintain that the policy is aimed at curbing crimes linked to the use of tinted vehicles, critics have questioned its legality and mode of implementation.
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly opposed the policy, describing it as illegal and unconstitutional. The association argues that the Police lack the authority to impose fees on motorists and warns that enforcement could fuel extortion and harassment on Nigerian roads.
Following these concerns, the NBA instituted legal action, first at the Federal High Court in Abuja, before the matter was taken up at the High Court of Justice in Orerokpe, Delta State, where the interim order restraining enforcement was issued.
The suspension underscores the tension between security-driven policies and legal safeguards for citizens. For now, motorists are relieved of enforcement pressures, while the court’s eventual ruling could set an important precedent on the limits of police regulatory powers and the imposition of fees.
Until the court reaches a final decision or the interim order is lifted, enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy remains suspended nationwide.
