A Federal High Court has issued an interim order stopping the Nigeria Police Force from enforcing the Tinted Glass Permit policy across the country.
The order will remain in effect until the court hears and determines a substantive suit currently before it.
The Police had earlier announced on 15 December 2025 that nationwide enforcement of the policy would resume from 2 January 2026 as part of measures aimed at improving public safety and internal security.
However, in a statement released on Thursday and signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Police confirmed that it was later served with an interim court order in Suit No. HOR/FHR/M/31/2025. According to the statement, the order, issued on 17 December 2025, directed the Police to suspend the enforcement of the policy until the matter is heard and determined, or until the order is set aside.
“In response, the Nigeria Police Force entered an appearance in the matter, filed preliminary objections, and 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 and in line with constitutional provisions, the Nigeria Police Force has placed the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy on hold nationwide until the court reaches a decision.
“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to the rule of law while continuing to fulfil its core mandate of protecting lives and property”.
The IGP assured that the Police would continue to rely on lawful and intelligence-led strategies to address security challenges across the country.
The Force further stated that additional updates and clear guidance would be provided to the public as necessary following the court’s decision, to safeguard public order and national security.
