- Both parties to maintain the status quo and respect judicial processes
- The suspension would remain in effect until the court delivers its final decision
- Payments for tinted glass permits are made directly into the FG account
The Nigeria Police Force has suspended the enforcement of vehicle tinted glass permits following a recent court order halting the exercise.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Capital Territory Police Command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the suspension on Wednesday, October 8.
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Last week, the Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State, directed the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector General of Police to stop enforcing the tinted glass permit nationwide.
The court also ordered both parties to maintain the status quo and respect judicial processes until further proceedings are concluded.
The interim order was issued during a hearing in Suit No. FHC/WR/CS/103/2025, filed by John Aikpokpo-Martins against the Inspector General of Police and the Nigeria Police Force.
Adeh, speaking on AIT during an interview monitored by *The Nation*, explained that the police received the court order and have immediately complied.
She said, “The order has been received, and enforcement of the tinted permit is now on hold pending the court’s verdict.” Adeh further noted that the suspension would remain in effect until the court delivers its final decision.
“We are not against the courts. We will wait for the verdict before taking any further steps,” she added.
Responding to public concerns, Adeh clarified that the tinted glass policy was introduced primarily for security purposes. She explained that several criminal activities had been carried out using vehicles with darkened windows, which made it difficult for law enforcement to identify suspects.
“The law was not created by us. We only enforce it. The policy was security-driven because criminals used tinted vehicles to commit crimes,” she said.
Adeh also dismissed speculation that the policy was meant for revenue generation.
She stressed that all payments for tinted glass permits are made directly into the Federal Government’s Treasury Single Account, not to the police.
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