The Nigerian Bar Association has warned the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, that it may take legal action if the suspended tinted glass permit policy is enforced. The association said resuming the policy could violate court directives and the law.
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The NBA reacted after the Police announced plans to restart enforcement of the tinted glass policy from January 2, 2026. The policy, first introduced in April 2025, required motorists to obtain annual tinted glass permits online. Enforcement had been delayed and suspended after complaints of harassment, extortion, and civil rights violations.
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The NBA said the Motor Tinted Glass (Prohibition) Act of 1991, which underpins the policy, is outdated and unconstitutional. It stated that enforcing the law could create unnecessary financial burdens and disorder. The association also warned that lawyers misleading the court would face professional disciplinary action.
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The Police justified resuming the policy, citing rising security threats such as armed robbery and kidnapping linked to vehicles with unauthorized tinted windows. CSP Hundeyin clarified that the suspension was voluntary and not due to court orders. The Police urged motorists to comply and obtain permits through approved channels, denying any legal restrictions on enforcement.
The NBA called on the IGP to halt enforcement pending court rulings and urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene to prevent unnecessary hardship on Nigerians. The association also said it would provide legal support to anyone harassed or penalized under the policy.
The dispute reflects ongoing tension between law enforcement practices and legal oversight in Nigeria, raising questions about constitutional compliance and citizens’ rights.
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