The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has warned it will initiate committal proceedings against the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, over plans to resume the enforcement of the suspended motor vehicle tinted glass permit policy.
In a statement signed by NBA President Afam Osigwe on Tuesday, the association described the police’s move as “a grave affront to the majesty of the court” and pledged legal action should the IGP fail to comply with what it called a “lawful admonition” to halt the policy.
The warning follows a press release issued by the police on December 15, 2025, announcing that enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy would take effect from January 2, 2026.
The NBA condemned the announcement, saying it undermines the authority of the courts and constitutes a subversion of the rule of law.
“The enforcement of this policy will only lead to disorder and extortion, given the Nigeria Police’s history of harassment and intimidation,” the association said.
“This is a clear attempt to generate revenue from Nigerians, which is not the mandate of the Police Force.”
The NBA recalled that in April 2025, the IGP had introduced the tinted glass permit requirement through an online platform, with enforcement initially slated for June and later postponed to October.
The association also noted ongoing court challenges, including a September 2, 2025, suit filed by NBA-SPIDEL before the Federal High Court, Abuja, questioning the legality of the policy.
“The court had earlier directed parties to maintain the status quo in a related suit pending further determination,” Osigwe said.
“The sudden announcement by the police to resume enforcement just one day after the motion was struck out is a reckless overreach and a contemptuous disregard for judicial authority.”
The NBA further directed its branches and Human Rights Committee to provide legal support to any Nigerian subjected to harassment or penalties under the policy. It also called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene, describing the policy’s enforcement as an unjust financial burden on citizens.
Responding, the Nigeria Police Force justified the policy’s resumption, citing increasing security threats from armed robbery and kidnappings involving vehicles with unauthorised tinted glass.
CSP Hundeyin said, “The suspension was voluntary and not directed by any court. The policy is intended to protect lives and property.”
Motorists have been urged to comply with the regulation through approved channels, with the police denying any legal injunction preventing enforcement.
