The Nigeria Police Force has stopped enforcing vehicle tinted glass permits across the country after a Federal High Court ordered an immediate suspension of the exercise.
Last week, the Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State, issued the directive in a case filed by human rights lawyer John Aikpokpo-Martins against the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and the Nigeria Police Force.
The court, therefore, directed both parties to maintain the status quo and respect judicial processes pending further hearings in the matter. As a result, the enforcement of the tinted permit has been paused nationwide.
Spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the suspension on Wednesday, October 8.
She explained that the police acted swiftly after receiving the official court order.
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“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,” Adeh said.
According to her, the police will continue to comply with the directive until the court delivers its final judgement.
“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.
Furthermore, Adeh clarified that the tinted glass regulation was introduced primarily for security reasons. She noted that many criminal activities had been carried out using vehicles with darkened windows, which made it difficult for officers to identify suspects.
“The law was not made by us; we only enforce it. The policy was purely security-driven because some criminals used tinted vehicles to commit offences,” she explained.
She added that the enforcement was meant to enhance public safety, not to inconvenience law-abiding citizens.
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In addition, Adeh dismissed claims that the tinted glass permit was a revenue-generation scheme. She emphasised that all payments related to the permit are made directly into the Federal Government’s Treasury Single Account (TSA), not to the Police.
“People should understand that the police do not collect cash for tinted permits. Every payment goes straight to the government’s TSA,” she said.
Esther Ososanya is an investigative journalist with Pinnacle Daily, reporting across health, business, environment, metro, Fct and crime. Known for her bold, empathetic storytelling, she uncovers hidden truths, challenges broken systems, and gives voice to overlooked Nigerians. Her work drives national conversations and demands accountability one powerful story at a time.
