POLICE TO RESUME NATIONWIDE ENFORCEMENT OF TINTED GLASS PERMIT FROM JANUARY 2, 2026
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
The Nigeria Police Force has announced that it will resume the nationwide enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy from January 2, 2026, citing heightened security concerns arising from the misuse of unauthorised tinted vehicle glass.
The announcement was made in a statement issued on Friday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Police, Benjamin Hundeyin, following a review of emerging security threats across the country.
According to the police, the decision became necessary in view of recent trends linking criminal activities to vehicles fitted with unauthorised tinted glass, which have reportedly been used to conceal identities and facilitate crimes such as armed robbery, kidnapping and other violent offences.
The Force clarified that there is no court order restraining it from enforcing existing laws 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 ample time to regularise their documents and complete the permit application process without undue pressure.
However, the police noted that intelligence reports and security assessments now point to a growing abuse of tinted vehicles by criminal elements, posing a serious threat to public safety.
“Recent trends 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,” the statement said.
“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 the Tinted Glass Permit will resume on January 2, 2026,” it added.
The Force urged motorists whose vehicles are fitted with tinted glass to ensure they obtain the appropriate permits in line with the law, warning that violators would be sanctioned in accordance with existing regulations.
The police also appealed for public cooperation, stressing that the enforcement exercise is part of broader efforts to strengthen security, deter criminal activities and protect lives and property nationwide.
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