By Amofokhai Williams
The Nigeria Police Force has suspended the nationwide enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy following an interim court order restraining the move, just hours before the directive was to take effect.
The Force had earlier announced that enforcement of the policy would resume from January 2, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen public safety and internal security.
However, that plan has now been put on hold after a court issued an interim injunction barring the police from proceeding with enforcement pending the determination of a substantive suit.
According to a statement issued on Thursday, the interim order was granted on December 17, 2025, in Suit No. HOR/FHR/M/31/2025, restraining the police from implementing the policy until the matter is fully heard or the order is vacated.
“In strict compliance with the subsisting court order, the Nigeria Police Force has placed the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy on hold nationwide,” the statement said.
The police disclosed that they have since entered appearance in court, raised preliminary objections, and formally applied for the vacation of the interim order.
The case has been adjourned to January 20, 2026, for further proceedings.
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to the rule of law, stressing that while security remains a priority, the police will continue to respect judicial authority.
He said the Force would rely on “lawful, intelligence-driven strategies” to tackle security challenges and protect lives and property across the country while the court process runs its course.
The police assured members of the public that further updates and clear operational guidance would be issued after the court’s decision, in the overriding interest of public order and national security.
The statement was signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, and dated January 1, 2026.
