A Federal High Court has issued an interim order restraining the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) from enforcing the Tinted Glass Permit policy nationwide.
The Police had earlier announced on December 15, 2025, that enforcement of the policy would resume from January 2, 2026, as part of efforts to enhance public safety and internal security. However, the plan has now been suspended following a court directive.
According to the Force, it was served with an interim order on December 17, 2025, in Suit No. HOR/FHR/M/31/2025, which barred it from proceeding with the enforcement pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit or the vacation of the order.
In compliance with the order, the NPF said it has entered appearance in the matter, raised preliminary objections and applied for the vacation of the interim injunction. The court has adjourned the case to January 20, 2026, for further proceedings.
Consequently, the Police have placed the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy on hold across the country until the court reaches a decision.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, reaffirmed the commitment of the Force to the rule of law, stressing that the Police would always respect judicial authority while carrying out their constitutional mandate of protecting lives and property.
He noted that the NPF would continue to rely on lawful and intelligence-driven strategies to tackle security challenges and safeguard public safety nationwide.
The Police also assured members of the public that further updates and clear guidance would be communicated after the court’s determination of the matter, in the interest of public order and national security.
The statement was signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, and issued from Force Headquarters, Abuja, on January 1, 2026.
