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Court Order Halts Nationwide Enforcement of Tinted Glass Permit as Police Suspend Action Pending January 20 Hearing
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has officially suspended the nationwide enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy following an interim court order restraining the action, pending the determination of a substantive suit before the court.
The suspension comes barely days after the Force had announced, on 15 December 2025, that enforcement of the policy would resume from 2 January 2026. The NPF had explained at the time that the decision was part of its constitutional responsibility to strengthen public safety and enhance internal security across the country.
However, the planned enforcement suffered a legal setback after the Police were served with an interim order in Suit No. HOR/FHR/M/31/2025, issued on 17 December 2025. The order restrained 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 possible vacation of the order.
Confirming the development in a statement on Thursday, the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed that the Police have since entered appearance in the matter. He noted that the Force has also raised preliminary objections and formally applied for the vacation of the interim order.
According to the statement, the court has adjourned the matter to 20 January 2026 for further proceedings.
The statement read in part, “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.
“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, reaffirms that the Force remains resolute in upholding the rule of law while 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.”
The Nigeria Police Force further assured members of the public that they would be duly informed of any new developments. It emphasized that clear guidance and updates would be issued after the court reaches a determination, in the overriding interest of public order, national security, and respect for the rule of law.