ABUJA: The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has announced the temporary suspension of the enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 1991.
Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, explaining that the decision followed a meeting between the IGP and a delegation of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) led by its President, Afam Osigwe (SAN), at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.
According to Hundeyin, the suspension was made out of consideration for the interest of Nigerians and respect for the NBA, pending the hearing of a motion on notice fixed for October 16, 2025, at the Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State.
He noted that while there is no explicit court order halting the enforcement, the police took the decision to maintain public confidence and uphold the rule of law.
To further strengthen the relationship between the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Bar Association, a joint Police NBA committee has been inaugurated to enhance collaboration, Hundeyin stated.
The police spokesman urged motorists to take advantage of the suspension to regularise their vehicle documentation and ensure compliance with all regulations governing the use of shaded or tinted vehicle glasses in Nigeria.
Egbetokun reaffirmed the police’s commitment to enforcing existing laws with fairness, transparency, and respect for citizens’ rights.
A Federal High Court had earlier issued an interim order in Suit No. FHC/WR/CS/103/2025 John Aikpokpo-Martins v.
Inspector-General of Police & Nigeria Police Force directing the police to suspend the enforcement of tinted glass permits pending the determination of the substantive case.
The matter is scheduled for hearing on October 16.
