The Nigeria Police Power has introduced the resumption of enforcement of the tinted glass allow coverage from January 2, 2026.
In an announcement on Monday signed by CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, Power Public Relations Officer, the pressure mentioned the choice adopted a overview of rising safety considerations and the necessity to defend lives and property.
The police mentioned the enforcement would resume pending the ultimate dedication of a case at the moment earlier than the courtroom.
The pressure clarified that there was no courtroom order restraining it from implementing present legal guidelines on using tinted glass on automobiles.
It mentioned enforcement was earlier suspended to permit motorists adequate time to regularise their documentation with out stress.
A part of the assertion learn: “Current traits, nevertheless, reveal a disturbing rise in legal actions perpetrated with assistance from automobiles fitted with unauthorised tinted glass.
“Some people and organised legal {groups} have exploited this hole to hide their identities and facilitate crimes starting from armed theft to kidnapping and different violent crimes.
“In view of this, the Nigeria Police Power has discovered it each essential and pressing to renew full enforcement as a proactive measure to safeguard our communities. Consequently, enforcement of Tinted Glass Allow will resume on 2nd January, 2026.”
The police urged motorists who require tinted glass permits to use by way of authorised channels and guarantee their automobiles adjust to authorized necessities.