Police to Resume Tinted Glass Permit Enforcement January 2, 2026, Citing Rising Security Threats

Police to Resume Tinted Glass Permit Enforcement January 2, 2026, Citing Rising Security Threats

The Nigeria Police Force has announced that it will resume the enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy nationwide from January 2, 2026, citing growing security concerns linked to the misuse of vehicles with unauthorised tinted windows.

In a statement issued on Monday, the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, clarified that there is no court order restraining the police from enforcing existing laws regulating the use of tinted glass on vehicles, despite the matter still pending before a court.

According to the statement, enforcement was earlier suspended to allow motorists sufficient time to regularise their documentation and complete the tinted glass permit registration process without undue pressure.

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“Recent trends reveal a disturbing rise in criminal activities perpetrated with the aid of vehicles fitted with unauthorised tinted glass,” Hundeyin said, adding that criminals have exploited such vehicles to conceal their identities while carrying out crimes including armed robbery, kidnapping and other violent offences.

The police said the decision to resume enforcement was informed by recent security assessments, which showed that vehicles with illegal tinted glass have become a major tool for organised criminal groups.

“In view of this, the Nigeria Police Force has found it necessary and urgent to resume full enforcement as a proactive measure to safeguard our communities,” the statement said.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, assured Nigerians that the renewed enforcement would be conducted with professionalism, respect for citizens’ rights, and in strict compliance with extant laws.

He reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to public safety, the rule of law, and collaboration with relevant stakeholders to enhance national security.

Motorists who require tinted glass were advised to apply for the official tinted glass permit through approved channels and ensure their vehicles fully comply with legal requirements ahead of the enforcement date.

Police to Resume Tinted Glass Permit Enforcement January 2, 2026, Citing Rising Security Threats