NIGERIA POLICE. TEMPORARILY SUSPEND TINTED GLASS ENFORCEMENT, MEETS WITH NBA.
By Raymond Enoch
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has received a high-powered delegation of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) led by its President, Afam Josiah Osigwe, SAN, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, amid ongoing concerns over the enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 1991.
The meeting, which held on October 9, 2025, focused on the legal and civil implications of enforcing the Act and provided a platform for extensive deliberation between the Nigeria Police Force and the Bar. Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to the rule of law and the protection of fundamental human rights, with particular emphasis on the need to balance national security with civil liberties.
Following the engagement, the Nigeria Police Force announced the temporary suspension of enforcement of the Tinted Glass Act. This development, according to a statement signed by Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, was taken in consideration of public interest and respect for the NBA’s ongoing legal challenge on the matter. The statement clarified that, while no court order currently exists barring the police from enforcing the law, the Force has decided to pause enforcement pending the outcome of a Motion on Notice scheduled for hearing on October 16, 2025, at the Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State.
The Inspector-General emphasized that the move is not an admission of illegality but rather a proactive step to avoid unnecessary tension and to give room for legal clarity. In a bid to strengthen the relationship between both institutions, the Police and the NBA jointly inaugurated a Police-NBA Committee aimed at fostering better collaboration, promoting justice, and addressing concerns that arise between law enforcement officers and legal practitioners across the country.
IGP Egbetokun reiterated the unwavering resolve of the Nigeria Police Force to enforce all extant laws with fairness, transparency, and strict adherence to constitutional rights. He affirmed the Force’s commitment to working with critical stakeholders to ensure that policing in Nigeria evolves in line with democratic standards and public expectations.
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Police is urging all vehicle owners and motorists to use the suspension period to regularise their vehicle documentation and ensure full compliance with the laws regulating the use of tinted or shaded glasses on vehicles. The Force also warned that this window should not be misinterpreted as a cancellation of the law, but rather a temporary measure while the legal process runs its course.
As the legal showdown looms at the Federal High Court in Warri, the outcome is expected to shape future interpretations and enforcement of the Tinted Glass Act, with implications for both civil rights and national security policy in Nigeria.
