The Nigeria Police Force has suspended the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy nationwide following an interim court order, as a Federal High Court adjourned the matter to January 20, 2026.
The Force had earlier announced, on December 15, 2025, that it would resume the nationwide enforcement of the policy with effect from January 2, 2026, citing its statutory responsibility to safeguard public safety and internal security.
However, the planned enforcement was stalled after the police were served with an interim order on December 17, 2025, in Suit No.
HOR/FHR/M/31/2025, restraining the Force from proceeding with the exercise pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit or the vacation of the order.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed that the police had entered appearance in the suit, raised preliminary objections and applied formally for the vacation of the interim order.
Hundeyin said the steps taken by the Force were in line with its constitutional obligation to respect the authority of the courts, even as it pursues its mandate of maintaining law and order.
According to him, the court has now adjourned the case to January 20, 2026, for further proceedings.
“Pending the determination of the matter by the court, the Nigeria Police Force has placed the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy on hold nationwide in strict compliance with the subsisting court order,” the statement read.
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to the rule of law, stressing that the police would continue to adopt lawful and intelligence-driven strategies to tackle security challenges across the country.
He assured members of the public that the suspension of the enforcement would not in any way undermine the resolve of the police to protect lives and property.
The police also promised to keep Nigerians informed, noting that further updates and clear guidance would be communicated after the court reaches a decision on the matter, in the interest of public order and national security.
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