The Nigeria Police Force has suspended the nationwide enforcement of its tinted glass permit policy following an interim court order restraining the action.
The Force had earlier announced plans to resume enforcement of the policy from January 2, 2026, citing concerns over public safety and internal security.
However, the move has now been put on hold after the police were served with an interim order issued on December 17, 2025, in Suit No. HOR/FHR/M/31/2025.
In a statement on Thursday, the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, said the court order barred the police from proceeding with the enforcement pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit or the lifting of the order.
“The Nigeria Police Force was served with an interim order of court restraining it 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,” the statement said.
The police confirmed that they have entered an appearance in the matter, raised preliminary objections and formally applied for the vacation of the interim order.
The case has been adjourned to January 20, 2026, for further proceedings.
According to the Force, the suspension of enforcement is in strict compliance with the subsisting court order.
“Accordingly, and strictly in 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 statement added.
Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to upholding the rule of law while carrying out its constitutional mandate of protecting lives and property. He said the police would continue to rely on lawful and intelligence-driven strategies to address security challenges across the country.
The Force assured the public that further updates and clear guidance would be communicated after the court delivers its decision, in the interest of public order and national security.