The Nigeria Police Force has announced that it will resume the nationwide enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy from January 2, 2026, citing growing security concerns linked to the misuse of unauthorised tinted vehicle glass.
The announcement was contained in a statement issued yesterday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Police Benjamin Hundeyin.
The police said the decision followed a review of emerging security threats and the need to enhance public safety, pending the final determination of a related matter currently before the court.
The Force clarified that there was no court order restraining it from enforcing the law regulating the use of tinted glass on vehicles.
It explained that enforcement was earlier suspended in the interest of transparency and public convenience, to allow motorists sufficient time to regularise their documentation and complete the permit application process without pressure.
According to the statement, recent security trends have revealed a rise in criminal activities carried out with the aid of vehicles fitted with unauthorised tinted glass.
Such vehicles, the police noted, have been used by criminals to conceal their identities while committing offences including armed robbery, kidnapping and other violent crimes.
In view of these developments, the police said the resumption of enforcement had become necessary and urgent as a proactive step to safeguard lives and property across the country.
“Recent trends, however, reveal a disturbing rise in criminal activities perpetrated with the aid of vehicles fitted with unauthorised tinted glass.
“Some individuals and organised criminal groups have exploited this gap to conceal their identities and facilitate crimes ranging from armed robbery to kidnapping and other violent crimes.
“In view of this, the Nigeria Police Force has found it both necessary and urgent to resume full enforcement as a proactive measure to safeguard our communities. Consequently, enforcement of Tinted Glass Permit will resume on 2nd January, 2026,” the statement read.
