Tinted permit: Enforcement paused as police confirm court order

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The Nigeria Police Force has suspended the nationwide enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy following an interim court order restraining the move.

The Force had announced on December 15, 2025, that it would resume enforcement of the policy starting January 2, 2026, citing its responsibility to ensure public safety and internal security.

However, in a statement on Thursday, the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, said it was served with an interim order on December 17, 2025, in Suit No. HOR/FHR/M/31/2025, restraining the police from proceeding with enforcement pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit or the vacation of the order.

“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,” Hundeyin said.

He added that in line with constitutional obligations and respect for judicial authority, “the Nigeria Police Force had 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,” he added.

The statement also quoted the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, as reaffirming the Force’s commitment to upholding the rule of law while protecting lives and property. Punch