The Nigeria Police Force has reacted to reports that the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has taken the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to court over the issuance of tinted-glass permits.
In a statement issued by, the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, said the Punch Newspaper publication of September 5, 2025, misrepresented the legality of the policy, stressing that the Police remain empowered by law to regulate tinted-glass use in the country.
Citing Section 2(3a) of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 2004, Hundeyin explained that the IGP, or any officer duly authorised by him, is legally empowered to approve permits for tinted glass. He further noted that Section 1(2) of the same Act requires applicants to provide valid reasons—either health-related or security-related—before approval can be granted.
The Police emphasized that the permit system is a security measure aimed at curbing violent crimes such as kidnapping, armed robbery, terrorism, and “one-chance” operations.
Addressing concerns about fees attached to the permits, Hundeyin clarified that the charges are strictly processing fees meant to sustain the digital infrastructure used in the service. He referenced Section 26(e) and (f) of the Nigeria Police Act, 2020, which authorises the Police to render specialised services to the public at a fee.
