WorldStage– Nigeria police Force has confirmed suspension of enforcement of vehicle tinted glass permit.
Spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh made the confirmation on Wednesday following a court order halting the exercise.
The Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State, had last week ordered the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector-General of police (IGP) to suspend the enforcement of the tinted glass permit across the country.
The court ordered the police and the IGP to maintain the status quo and “respect judicial processes pending further proceedings in the matter.”
The court issued the interim order during a hearing in Suit No. FHC/WR/CS/103/2025 instituted by John Aikpokpo-Martins against the IGP and the police.
During a broadcast interview on AIT on Wednesday, Adeh stated that the decision for the suspension came after the police officially received the court order.
“Information reaching me from the office of the PRO is that the order has been received and the enforcement of the tinted permit is now on hold pending the court’s verdict,” the Police spokesperson said.
She explained that the directive to suspend enforcement would remain in place pending the outcome of the ongoing legal process.
On the legal process, she said: “We are waiting for the verdict. We are not against the courts, and we will continue to wait until we get a verdict,” she added.
Adeh clarified that the tinted glass permit it was introduced for security reasons, explaining that some criminal activities had been carried out using vehicles with darkened windows.
“The law was not made by us. We are enforcers. The policy was purely security-driven. Some criminals were using tinted vehicles to commit offences, making it difficult for law enforcement to identify suspects,” she said.
Adeh also dismissed claims that the policy was designed for financial gain, explaining that all payments related to tinted permits are made directly into the Federal Government’s Treasury Single Account (TSA), not to the police.
The Nigeria Police had reactivated the digital tinted glass permit system earlier in 2025, citing security concerns.
They argued that the permits were necessary to help curb crimes like kidnapping and armed robbery, which are sometimes committed using vehicles with darkened windows.
The enforcement deadline had been extended twice by the Inspector-General of Police before the court intervention.
The policy had generated controversy, with motorists complaining about the registration process, difficulties with the online portal, high charges, and alleged extortion by police officers at checkpoints.
The NBA challenged the policy, calling it unconstitutional and an infringement on fundamental rights.
The association also raised concerns about the collection of fees and a lack of transparency in the process.
