The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has temporarily suspended the enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 1991.

This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, following a meeting between the police chief and a delegation of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) led by its President, Afam Osigwe (SAN), at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.

According to the statement, discussions during the meeting focused on the ongoing enforcement of the tinted glass law and the need for strengthened collaboration between the Police and the Bar to uphold the rule of law and build public trust.

Hundeyin explained that although there is no specific court order restraining the police from enforcing the Act, the Inspector-General decided to suspend the exercise “in consideration of the interest of Nigerians and out of respect for the Nigerian Bar Association,” pending the hearing of a motion on notice slated for October 16, 2025, at the Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State.

Part of the statement read:

“The Inspector-General of Police has received a delegation of the Nigerian Bar Association led by its President, Afam Josiah Osigwe, SAN, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The meeting, which centred on issues related to the enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 1991, provided an avenue for meaningful dialogue on mutual concerns, particularly the need for synergy between the Police and the Bar in upholding the rule of law and promoting public confidence.

“While noting that there is no clear court order stopping the enforcement of the law, the Nigeria Police Force, out of regard for the Nigerian Bar Association and in the interest of Nigerians, has decided to temporarily suspend the enforcement of the Act pending the outcome of the hearing scheduled for October 16, 2025.”

To strengthen collaboration between both institutions, Hundeyin announced the inauguration of a joint Police–NBA committee aimed at deepening cooperation and ensuring improved communication on legal and enforcement matters.

He further advised motorists and vehicle owners to use this suspension period to regularise their vehicle documentation and ensure full compliance with laws regulating the use of tinted or shaded glasses in the country.

“The Inspector-General of Police reiterates the commitment of the Force to enforce all existing laws with fairness, transparency, and respect for citizens’ rights while maintaining strong partnerships with key stakeholders in the justice system,” the statement added.

Meanwhile, a Federal High Court in Warri had earlier issued an order in Suit No. FHC/WR/CS/103/2025 — John Aikpokpo-Martins v. Inspector-General of Police & Nigeria Police Force — directing the police to suspend enforcement of tinted glass permits pending the determination of the substantive case.

The court also ordered both parties to maintain the status quo, effectively pausing any enforcement action against motorists until the matter is resolved.

On October 4, Hundeyin noted via a post on X that the Police Force had not yet been formally served with the court order.