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The Digest:

According to a statement from Force PRO Benjamin Hundeyin, the Nigeria Police Force will resume full enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy on January 2, 2026, citing security threats from vehicles used to conceal criminal identities.

Key Points:
  • The Nigeria Police Force will resume enforcement of tinted glass permits nationwide from January 2, 2026.
  • The decision follows a review of emerging security threats and a rise in crimes facilitated by unauthorised tints.
  • Police stated that vehicles with illegal tints are being used to conceal identities during armed robbery and kidnapping.
  • Enforcement was previously suspended to allow motorists time to regularise their documentation and apply for permits.
  • The Force clarified that no court order is currently restraining it from enforcing the tinted glass regulations.
  • The resumption is described as a "proactive measure" necessary to safeguard lives and property across the country.
  • Motorists are urged to ensure their vehicles comply with the permit requirements before the enforcement date.
This policy shift highlights the ongoing tension between individual privacy, regulatory compliance, and collective security in public spaces.

Sources: Punch Nigeria