IGP Suspends Tinted Glass Enforcement Ahead of Court Hearing
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has temporarily halted the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit, pending the hearing of a Motion on Notice scheduled for 16th October 2025 at the Federal High Court, Warri, Delta State.
Egbetokun announced this during a meeting with a delegation of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) led by its President, Afam Josiah Osigwe, SAN, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
The IGP said the decision was made in consideration of the interests of Nigerians and in respect for the NBA.
He noted that while there is no court order explicitly stopping enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 1991, the temporary suspension will remain in place until the court hearing.
A statement released on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, said, “The visit, which centered on issues surrounding the enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 1991, by the Force, provided an opportunity for robust deliberations on issues of mutual concern, particularly the need for synergy between the Police and the Bar in upholding the rule of law and promoting public confidence.
“The Nigeria Police Force, while noting that there is no clear court order stopping the enforcement of the Act, has, out of consideration for the interest of Nigerians, and regard for the Nigerian Bar Association, temporarily suspended enforcement pending the outcome of the hearing of the Motion on Notice slated for 16th October 2025 at the Federal High Court, Warri, Delta State.
“To further strengthen the relationship between the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Bar Association, a Police-NBA committee has been inaugurated to enhance collaboration between the two institutions.
“In the meantime, all vehicle owners and motorists are urged to take advantage of this period to regularize their documentation and ensure full compliance with all laws regulating tinted or shaded vehicle glasses in Nigeria.
“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Egbetokun, reiterates the Force’s commitment to enforcing all extant laws fairly and transparently, respecting the rights of citizens while maintaining effective collaboration with key stakeholders in the administration of justice.”
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