The Nigeria Police Force has suspended the enforcement of the vehicle tinted glass permit following a court order halting the exercise. The decision, confirmed by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, comes amid public debate over the purpose and legality of the policy.
Court Order Halts Tinted Glass Permit Enforcement
Spokesperson for the FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh, revealed the update during an interview on AIT on Wednesday. She said the police officially received the court order and immediately complied.
“Information reaching me from the office of the PRO is that the order has been received and the enforcement of the tinted permit is now on hold pending the court’s verdict,” Adeh stated.
Police Await Court Verdict Before Further Action
Adeh explained that the directive to suspend enforcement will remain effective until the legal process concludes.
“We are waiting for the verdict. We are not against the courts, and we will continue to wait until we get a verdict,” she added.
Tinted Glass Regulation Meant for Security Purposes
Addressing public concerns, Adeh stressed that the tinted glass policy was introduced to enhance national security, not for profit. She noted that the measure aimed to curb criminal activities involving vehicles with darkened windows.
“The law was not made by us. We are enforcers. The policy was purely security-driven. Some criminals were using tinted vehicles to commit offences, making it difficult for law enforcement to identify suspects,” she said.
No Financial Motive Behind Tinted Permit Policy
Adeh also dismissed allegations that the tinted glass permit policy served as a revenue source for the police. She clarified that all payments are made directly into the Federal Government’s Treasury Single Account (TSA), not to police officers.
With the tinted glass permit enforcement suspended, the Nigeria Police Force has pledged to comply fully with the court order and await its final decision. The public is advised to remain law-abiding as the legal process continues.
