The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has temporarily suspended the enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 1991.
A statement issued on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, said the suspension followed 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.
Hundeyin explained that discussions during the meeting centred on the ongoing enforcement of the tinted glass law and the importance of cooperation between the Police and the Bar in promoting the rule of law and public confidence.
He noted that although there is “no clear court order stopping the enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 1991,” the Force decided to suspend the exercise “out of consideration for the interest of Nigerians and regard for the Nigerian Bar Association,” pending the hearing of a motion on notice scheduled for October 16, 2025, at the Federal High Court, Warri, Delta State.
The statement partly read, “The Inspector-General of Police has received a delegation of the NBA led by its President, Afam Josiah Osigwe, SAN, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The visit, which centred on issues surrounding the enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 1991, by the Force, provided an opportunity for robust deliberations on issues of mutual concern, particularly the need for synergy between the Police and the Bar in upholding the rule of law and promoting public confidence.”
“To further strengthen the relationship between the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Bar Association, a Police–NBA committee has been inaugurated to enhance collaboration between the police and the bar,” the statement added.
The Force also urged motorists to take advantage of the suspension period to regularise their vehicle documentation and ensure compliance with laws regulating the use of shaded or tinted glasses.
“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Egbetokun, reiterates the resolve of the Force to enforce all extant laws with fairness, transparency, and respect for the rights of all citizens while maintaining effective collaboration with critical stakeholders in the administration of justice,” Hundeyin stated.
Reports indicate that a Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State, had earlier ordered the police in Suit No. FHC/WR/CS/103/2025, John Aikpokpo-Martins v. Inspector-General of Police & Nigeria Police Force, to suspend enforcement of the law pending the determination of the substantive case. The court also directed the police to maintain the status quo until the matter is resolved.
However, on October 4, Hundeyin clarified via X (formerly Twitter) that the police had not yet been formally served with the court order.
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