The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has announced a temporary suspension of the enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 1991, pending the outcome of an ongoing court case.
This decision was revealed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, 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.
Hundeyin explained that while there is no existing court injunction explicitly halting the enforcement of the Act, the Police Chief decided to pause its implementation “in the interest of Nigerians and out of respect for the NBA,” until the Federal High Court in Warri hears a motion on notice scheduled for October 16, 2025.
“The Inspector-General of Police received the NBA delegation led by its President, Afam Josiah Osigwe, SAN, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The meeting, focused on the enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 1991, provided an avenue for meaningful discussions on shared concerns particularly the importance of synergy between the Police and the Bar in upholding the rule of law,” the statement said.
To deepen collaboration, a joint Police–NBA committee has been established to strengthen engagement between both institutions, particularly on issues related to justice administration and law enforcement.
Hundeyin urged vehicle owners to use this suspension period to regularize their vehicle papers and comply with other existing traffic regulations.
“The Inspector-General of Police remains committed to enforcing all existing laws with fairness, transparency, and respect for the rights of citizens while maintaining effective collaboration with key stakeholders in the justice sector,” the statement added.
The suspension follows a recent directive from the Federal High Court in Suit No. FHC/WR/CS/103/2025, John Aikpokpo-Martins v. Inspector-General of Police & Nigeria Police Force, ordering the Police to maintain the status quo and refrain from implementing the tinted glass permit policy until the substantive case is determined.
