The Nigeria Police Force says no court order restrained it from enforcing the tinted glass permit policy, describing claims to the contrary as a misinterpretation of a court ruling.
Force spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin stated this on Tuesday in Abuja while responding to questions on the Nigerian Bar Association’s plan to file a contempt suit against the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
The NBA had threatened legal action after police resumed enforcement of the policy on Monday. The policy had earlier been suspended in October 2025.
Hundeyin said the court order being cited only directed parties to maintain the status quo, saying enforcement of the policy was already ongoing when the order was issued.
He added that the court did not grant any request to stop enforcement. He said the ruling clearly rejected the application seeking to halt the policy.
According to him, the later suspension of enforcement was not based on a court directive. He said it followed consultations between the IGP and the NBA.
Hundeyin said no timeline was attached to the suspension. He added that police expected the court case to be resolved within that period. He said enforcement was reinstated due to security concerns. He noted that criminals were exploiting the prolonged suspension.
Hundeyin cited a recent incident in Benin City, Edo State. He said a police officer was killed after officers attempted to stop a fully tinted vehicle, stressing that the police acted in the interest of public safety. He said the force remains committed to enforcing the law responsibly.
