The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has suspended the nationwide enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy following an interim court order restraining the action.
The Force had announced on 15 December 2025 that the enforcement of the policy would resume from 2 January 2026, citing its responsibility to maintain public safety and internal security.
However, the NPF was subsequently served with an interim order in Suit No. HOR/FHR/M/31/2025, issued on 17 December 2025, which barred the Force from proceeding with the enforcement pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit or the vacation of the order.
In a statement on Thursday, Force Public Relations Officer CSP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed that the police have 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 20 January 2026 for further proceedings.
The statement read in part, “In strict 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 Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, reaffirms that the Force remains resolute in upholding the rule of law while 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 NPF assured the public that further updates and clear guidance would be issued following the court’s determination, in the overriding interest of public order and national security.