The Nigeria Police Force has suspended the nationwide enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy following an interim court order restraining the action.
The police had earlier announced on December 15, 2025, that enforcement of the policy would resume from January 2, 2026, citing concerns over public safety and internal security. However, the plan has now been put on hold after the Force was served with a court order dated December 17, 2025.
In a statement issued on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the police disclosed that the interim order was granted in Suit No. HOR/FHR/M/31/2025. The order restrains the Police from proceeding with the enforcement pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit or until the order is set aside.
According to the statement, the Police have entered an appearance in the matter, raised preliminary objections, and formally applied for the vacation of the interim order. The court has adjourned the case to January 20, 2026, for further proceedings.
The Police explained that the suspension of enforcement is strictly in obedience to the subsisting court directive.
Reaffirming the position of the Force, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, stated that the Nigeria Police remains committed to upholding the rule of law while carrying out its constitutional responsibility of protecting lives and property.
He assured the public that the Police would continue to adopt lawful, intelligence-driven measures to tackle security challenges across the country, even as enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy remains suspended.
The Police further noted that members of the public would be duly informed and given clear guidance once the court reaches a final decision on the matter, in the interest of public order and national security.
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