Police obey court order, back down on tinted glass permit enforcement

By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja

The Nigeria Police Force said it has postponed the enforcement of the controversial Tinted Glass Permit policy based on a court order.

The spokesperson for Nigeria Force, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin announced this in a statement on Thursday while confirming that the postponement of enforcement of Tinted Glass Permit policy scheduled to take effect from 2nd January 2026

Hundeyin said the postponement followed an interim order of court issued on 17th December 2025, 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.

“In line with constitutional obligations and respect for judicial authority, the Nigeria Police Force has 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 20th January 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,” Hundeyin said.

“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, affirms that the Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in upholding the rule of law while discharging its primary mandate of 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.

“Members of the public are assured that the Nigeria Police Force will communicate further developments and issue clear guidance as appropriate following the court’s determination of the matter, in the overriding interest of public order and national security.