The Nigeria Police Force has paused the nationwide execution of the tinted glass permit regulation in response to an interim court decision.
The police on December 15, 2025, said that the policy would be enforced again beginning January 2, 2026, citing its responsibilities for public safety and internal security.
However, in a statement signed by the Force’s PRO, Benjamin Hundeyin, on Thursday, it stated that it was later served with an interim order issued on December 17, 2025, in Suit No. HOR/FHR/M/31/2025, prohibiting it from proceeding with the enforcement pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit or the order’s vacation.
The statement read, “The Nigeria Police Force was served with an interim order of court in Suit No. HOR/FHR/M/31/2025, 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.”
The police filed an appearance, voiced preliminary objections, and requested that the interim injunction be lifted.
The case was delayed to January 20, 2026, for additional proceedings.
“In line with constitutional obligations and respect for judicial authority, the Nigeria Police Force has 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 20th January 2026 for further proceedings,” the statement read.
“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,” the police stated.
The police stated that they would continue to use authorized and intelligence-driven techniques to handle security concerns around the country, and they assured the public that more guidance will be released once the court rules on the case.
“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, 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,” the statement noted.
