The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Monday announced that enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy will resume on January 2, 2026.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in a statement, attributing the decision to a growing incidence of vehicle-related crimes.
Hundeyin said the move “follows a careful review of emerging security concerns and the need to ensure the safety of all citizens”.
Clarifying that no court order bars the police from enforcing the tinted glass law, the Force spokesman explained that enforcement was earlier suspended voluntarily following a court matter in October, to allow motorists time to regularise their documents.
“Recent trends, however, reveal a disturbing rise in criminal activities perpetrated with the aid of vehicles fitted with unauthorised tinted glass,” the statement reads.
“Some individuals and organised criminal groups have exploited this gap to conceal their identities and facilitate crimes ranging from armed robbery to kidnapping and other violent crimes.”
Hundeyin quoted the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, as assuring the public that enforcement would be carried out professionally, with due respect for citizens’ rights and strict adherence to the law.
He urged motorists who require permits to apply through approved channels to ensure full compliance with the policy.
In October, the police had temporarily halted enforcement of the tinted glass permit regulation.
The police spokesman added that the suspension was partly influenced by considerations for Nigerians and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
Hundeyin reiterated the Force’s commitment to enforcing existing laws fairly, transparently, and with respect for citizens’ rights, while sustaining effective collaboration with relevant stakeholders in the justice system.
The NBA had in September instituted legal action against IGP Egbetokun over the tinted glass permit policy, describing it as unlawful.
In April 2025, the IGP introduced the policy directing members of the public to apply for and obtain annual motor tinted glass permits from the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for a stipulated fee.
An online platform was subsequently launched to process applications.
However, during the National Executive Council meeting of the Nigerian Bar Association held on August 23, 2025, ahead of its annual conference, the association announced plans to challenge the legality of the policy in court.
The NBA described the policy as a violation of citizens’ rights and said it has “raised several other genuine concerns including the validity of the Motor Tinted Glass (Prohibition) Act (Decree 1991), a military-era law under which the Police has sought refuge”.
