The Nigeria Police Force has suspended the nationwide enforcement of its tinted glass permit policy following an interim court order restraining the move.

The Force had announced on December 15, 2025, that enforcement of the policy would commence on January 2, 2026, citing its constitutional responsibility to safeguard public safety and internal security.

However, in a statement issued on Thursday and signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Mr. Benjamin Hundeyin, the police disclosed that they were served with an interim court order on December 17, 2025.

According to the statement, the enforcement will remain suspended pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit or the vacation of the interim order.

“The Nigeria Police Force was served with an interim order of court in Suit No. HOR/FHR/M/31/2025, issued on 17th December 2025, restraining the Force from proceeding with the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit or the vacation of the order,” the statement said.

The police further confirmed that they had entered an appearance in the matter, raised preliminary objections, and formally applied for the vacation of the interim order. The case has been adjourned to January 20, 2026, for further proceedings.

“In line with constitutional obligations and respect for judicial authority, the Nigeria Police Force has entered appearance in the matter, raised preliminary objections, and formally applied for the vacation of the interim order. The court has adjourned the case to 20th January 2026 for further proceedings,” the statement added.

The Force stressed that the suspension of enforcement was being carried out in strict compliance with the subsisting court order.

“Accordingly, and strictly in compliance with the subsisting court order, the Nigeria Police Force has placed the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy on hold nationwide, pending the decision of the court.”

Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to upholding the rule of law while discharging its duty to protect lives and property.

“The Inspector-General of Police affirms that the Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in upholding the rule of law while discharging its primary mandate of protecting lives and property. The Force will continue to deploy lawful, intelligence-driven strategies to address security challenges and safeguard public safety across the country,” the statement said.

The police assured members of the public that further updates and clear guidance would be communicated as appropriate, following the court’s determination of the matter, in the overriding interest of public order and national security.