The Nigeria Police Force has suspended the enforcement of the vehicle tinted glass permit across the country following a recent court order halting the exercise Grassroots Parrot reports
Spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the development on Wednesday, October 8, explaining that the decision came after the police officially received the court order.
Recall that a Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, last week ordered the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to suspend the enforcement of the tinted glass permit nationwide.
The interim order was issued during the hearing of Suit No. FHC/WR/CS/103/2025, filed by John Aikpokpo-Martins against the IGP and the police.
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The court directed the police to maintain the status quo and “respect judicial processes pending further proceedings in the matter.”
Speaking during an interview on AIT, SP Adeh stated, “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.”
She further explained that the suspension would remain in effect until the conclusion of the ongoing legal proceedings.
“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.
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Addressing public concerns on the rationale behind the tinted glass regulation, Adeh clarified that the policy was introduced purely for security purposes. According to her, the law was designed to curb criminal activities often perpetrated 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,” Adeh explained.
She also dismissed speculations that the policy was created for financial exploitation, noting that all payments for tinted permits are made directly into the Federal Government’s Treasury Single Account (TSA), not the police.
Adeh reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to upholding the rule of law while ensuring public safety, stating that the police would comply fully with the court’s directive pending further judgment.
