The Nigeria Police Force has suspended the planned resumption of tinted glass permit enforcement following an interim court order restraining the move.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Nigeria Police Force on Thursday, January 1, 2026, in Abuja.
The Force recalled that it had earlier announced, on December 15, 2025, that enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy would resume from January 2, 2026, as part of measures tied to public safety and internal security duties.
After the announcement, the Police said it was served with an interim order in Suit No. HOR/FHR/M/31/2025, granted on December 17, 2025, which barred the Force from proceeding with enforcement pending the hearing and determination of the substantive matter or the lifting of the order.
The statement explained that the Police had entered appearance in the case, filed preliminary objections, and applied for the interim order to be set aside. It added that the court fixed January 20, 2026, for further proceedings.
Based on the subsisting order, the Force said enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy has been placed on hold across the country until the court reaches a decision.
“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, affirms that the Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in upholding the rule of law while discharging its primary mandate of 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 Police assured members of the public that updates and clear guidance would be issued after the court’s determination, in the interest of public order and national security.
