The Nigeria Police Force has suspended the planned implementation of the Tinted Glass Permit enforcement, which was scheduled to commence on January 2, 2026.
The decision was announced on Thursday, January 1, 2026, by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin.
It will be recalled that on December 15, 2025, the Nigeria Police Force had announced the resumption of enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy nationwide. The announcement sparked widespread opposition, including objections from the Nigerian Bar Association, which cited existing court orders restraining the enforcement. At the time, the police stated that no such court order had been served on the Force.
However, the Police have now confirmed that they have been served with an interim court order in Suit No. HOR/FHR/M/31/2025, issued on December 17, 2025. The order restrains the Nigeria Police 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.
According to CSP Hundeyin, the Police Force has 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 January 20, 2026, for further proceedings.
“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, pending the decision of the court,” Hundeyin stated.
He further reaffirmed the commitment of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, to upholding the rule of law while ensuring the protection of lives and property across the country. The Force, he said, will continue to deploy lawful and intelligence-driven strategies to address security challenges.
The Nigeria Police Force assured members of the public that further updates and clear guidance would be communicated following the court’s determination, in the interest of public order and national security.