A Federal High Court has issued an interim order restraining the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) from enforcing the Tinted Glass Permit policy across the country.
The order is to remain in force pending the hearing and determination of a substantive suit before the court.
The NPF had earlier announced on December 15, 2025, that enforcement of the policy would resume nationwide from January 2, 2026, as part of efforts to enhance public safety and internal security.
However, in a statement issued on Thursday and signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the police disclosed that it was subsequently served with an interim court order in Suit No. HOR/FHR/M/31/2025. According to the statement, the order, issued on December 17, 2025, directed the police to suspend enforcement of the policy pending the hearing and determination of the suit or until the order is otherwise vacated.
“In response, the Nigeria Police Force entered 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 fulfill its core mandate of protecting lives and property”.
The IGP assured that the Police will continue to adopt lawful and intelligence-driven strategies to tackle security challenges across the country.
The Force also assured members of the public that further updates and clear guidance will be communicated as appropriate following the court’s determination, in the interest of public order and national security.
