The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has temporarily suspended the enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 1991, pending the determination of an ongoing court case.
The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, following a meeting between the IGP and a delegation from the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) led by its President, Afam Osigwe (SAN), at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
According to Hundeyin, the meeting addressed concerns surrounding the enforcement of the tinted glass law and emphasized the need for stronger cooperation between the Police and the legal community to promote public trust and adherence to the rule of law.
He explained that while no explicit court order currently prohibits the enforcement of the Act, the Police Chief opted to suspend it “out of consideration for the interest of Nigerians and respect for the Nigerian Bar Association,” pending the hearing of a motion on notice scheduled for October 16, 2025, at the Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State.
“The Inspector-General of Police has received a delegation of the NBA led by its President, Afam Josiah Osigwe, SAN, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The visit, which centred on the enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 1991, provided an opportunity for robust deliberations on mutual concerns, particularly the need for synergy between the Police and the Bar in upholding the rule of law,” the statement read in part.
To strengthen collaboration, Hundeyin announced that a joint Police–NBA committee had been inaugurated to enhance engagement between both institutions on matters of justice administration and law enforcement.
He urged motorists to take advantage of the suspension window to update their vehicle documentation and ensure compliance with existing traffic and vehicle regulations.
“The Inspector-General of Police reiterates the Force’s commitment to enforcing all extant laws with fairness, transparency, and respect for citizens’ rights while maintaining collaboration with critical stakeholders in the justice system,” the statement added.
The suspension comes in response to a recent court order in Suit No. FHC/WR/CS/103/2025 – John Aikpokpo-Martins v. Inspector-General of Police & Nigeria Police Force, in which the Federal High Court directed the Police to maintain the status quo and refrain from enforcing the tinted glass permit policy until the substantive matter is determined.
