The Nigeria Police Force has announced a temporary suspension of the enforcement of vehicle tinted glass permits, signaling a major relief for motorists across the country.
The decision, as gathered, came after a Federal High Court sitting in Delta State ruled that the enforcement be put on hold pending the outcome of a suit brought before it.
According to the police authorities, the enforcement pause is a direct response to a court order, reflecting the institution’s commitment to upholding judicial processes and the rule of law.
Furthermore, officers have been instructed to comply strictly with the directive pending the conclusion of the ongoing legal proceedings.
Confirming the development, the spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed during a live interview that the decision took immediate effect after the police received the official court order.
“We have received the court order, and enforcement has been paused in line with the directive. The Nigeria Police Force will fully comply until the legal process is concluded,” Adeh stated.
She further assured that the police have no intention of disregarding the judiciary, emphasizing that respect for the law remains central to the Force’s operations.
“We are law-abiding officers. Until the court gives a final verdict, enforcement will not resume,” she affirmed.
Adeh also clarified that the tinted glass regulation was originally introduced to enhance public safety and national security, not to inconvenience law-abiding citizens.
She noted that several criminal activities in the past involved vehicles with darkened windows, which hindered law enforcement efforts.
“The policy was never meant to target citizens unfairly. It was designed to prevent crimes because criminals often use vehicles with tinted windows to hide their identities and escape detection,” she explained.
Addressing public concerns about possible misuse of the policy, Adeh debunked claims that the enforcement was intended as a revenue-generating measure.
She stressed that all payments related to the tinted glass permit are processed through the Federal Government’s Treasury Single Account (TSA), ensuring transparency and accountability.
“The Nigeria Police do not collect money directly for the tinted permit. All transactions go through the government’s TSA, not through individual officers or departments,” she clarified.
The police spokesperson reiterated that the suspension will remain in place until the court delivers its final judgment, assuring Nigerians that the Force will continue to act within the bounds of the law.
