The Nigeria Police Force has temporarily suspended the enforcement of the vehicle tinted glass permit policy following a court order obtained by John Aikpokpo-Martins, former Vice President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). The Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State, issued the order on October 3, 2025, halting the implementation of the policy pending the determination of a substantive motion.
Spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed in an interview on AIT that the police received the court order and are complying with it. Enforcement activities related to the tinted permit are now on hold until the court delivers its verdict.
Adeh explained that the tinted glass regulation was introduced for security reasons, as some criminals were using vehicles with darkened windows to commit offenses, making it difficult for law enforcement to identify suspects. She clarified that the law was not made by the police but is purely security-driven.
Addressing public concerns about allegations of financial gain, Adeh stated that all payments for tinted permits are made into the Federal Government’s Treasury Single Account (TSA) and not to the police. The suspension reflects the police’s respect for the judiciary and its commitment to due process while awaiting the court’s final determination.
The tinted permit enforcement, initially scheduled to start in August 2025 and later extended to October 2, 2025, has faced public criticism and legal challenges over issues of legality, transparency, and alleged harassment and extortion during enforcement.
The Nigeria Police also announced the creation of a joint committee with the Nigerian Bar Association to improve cooperation and ensure the rule of law is upheld in the enforcement of relevant laws.
This temporary suspension offers motorists the opportunity to regularize their documentation while the legal process continues.
