The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has suspended the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy nationwide following an interim court order restraining the action.
Recall that the police had, on December 15, 2025, announced the resumption of enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy, with effect from January 2, 2026, citing its responsibility to ensure public safety and internal security.
However, the Force disclosed that it was subsequently served with an interim order in Suit No. HOR/FHR/M/31/2025, issued on December 17, 2025, which restrained it from proceeding with the enforcement pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit or the vacation of the order.
In a statement issued on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the police said it had entered appearance in the matter, raised preliminary objections and formally applied for the vacation of the interim order.
According to the statement, the court has adjourned the case to January 20, 2026, for further proceedings.
“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 statement read.
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to the rule of law while carrying out its constitutional mandate.
He said the police would continue to deploy lawful and intelligence-driven strategies to address security challenges and protect lives and property across the country.
The Force assured members of the public that further updates and clear guidance would be communicated after the court’s determination of the matter, in the interest of public order and national security.