The Nigeria Police Force has said it has not been officially served with the court order regarding the enforcement of tinted glass permits.
The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, who was appointed in September, made this known on Saturday.
Hunan Rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, had posted on X, reports that the court had ordered the Police to maintain the status quo on the tinted glass permit case.
Responding, Hundeyin said the Police had not received any official notification.
He shared excerpts of the court order, noting that the plaintiff’s three main injunctions against the policy were refused, while the court maintained a directive for all parties to preserve the status quo pending the next hearing on October 16.
Confirming the development, Senior Advocate of Nigeria Kunle Edun, who led the legal team, described the ruling as an important step in upholding the rule of law.
In April 2025, the Inspector-General of Police introduced a policy requiring vehicle owners to apply for and obtain annual tinted glass permits from the Nigeria Police Force for a specified fee.
The controversial policy has since sparked debate among motorists, rights groups, and legal bodies across the country.
Many motorists have criticised the process as cumbersome and prone to abuse, while security experts insist it is essential for national safety.
Amid the growing controversy, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) filed a suit against the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, challenging the legality of the policy.
