Nigeria Police Announces Resumption Date for Tinted Glass Permit Checks

• The Nigeria Police Force has announced the resumption of nationwide enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy from January 2, 2026, citing rising security threats linked to vehicles with unauthorised tinted glass.

The Nigeria Police Force has announced that it will resume the nationwide enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy starting January 2, 2026, due to growing security concerns linked to the misuse of unauthorised tinted vehicle glass.

The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Friday 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 is no court order restraining it from enforcing the law regulating the use of tinted glass on vehicles. Enforcement had previously been suspended in the interest of transparency and public convenience, allowing motorists time to regularise their documentation and complete the permit application process without pressure.

“Recent trends, however, reveal a disturbing rise in criminal activities perpetrated with the aid of vehicles fitted with unauthorised tinted glass.

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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,” the statement read.

In view of these developments, the Nigeria Police said resuming enforcement is both necessary and urgent as a proactive measure to safeguard lives and property across the country.

“Consequently, enforcement of Tinted Glass Permit will resume on 2nd January, 2026,” the Force concluded.