The Bauchi State Police Command has announced it will recommence the enforcement of regulations governing the use of tinted glass on vehicles throughout the state.
The disclosure was made in a statement released on Wednesday by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Habib, who said the move followed directives from the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
Habib explained that the decision was prompted by a reassessment of current security challenges and the need to strengthen public safety across Bauchi State.
“A review of the prevailing security concerns and the need to enhance public safety across the state necessitated the decision,” the statement read.
He clarified that the police, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police Sani-Omolori Aliyu, were not restricted by any court order from enforcing the law regulating tinted glass usage.
According to him, the earlier suspension of enforcement was to give motorists adequate time to regularise their documents.
“Thus, enforcement will resume with effect from January 2, 2026, across Bauchi State. Motorists are advised to obtain the required Tinted Glass Permit through approved channels and ensure full compliance with extant regulations,” Habib stated.
The police spokesperson further quoted the Commissioner as assuring residents that the operation would be conducted strictly within the law and with professionalism.
“This exercise will be carried out professionally, lawfully, and with due respect for the rights of the citizens,” Aliyu was quoted as saying.
The command appealed to motorists to cooperate with officers to ensure the smooth execution of the directive, which it said is aimed at improving security statewide.
The decision to resume enforcement from January 2, 2026, forms part of a wider national and regional security approach. In recent months, Bauchi State has witnessed heightened security concerns, including cases of mass student kidnappings and vehicle-related crimes.
Towards the end of 2025, these threats reportedly forced the state government to shut schools earlier than scheduled, placing greater emphasis on identifying suspicious vehicles.
Security agencies argue that the use of unauthorised tinted glass gives criminals a “cloak of invisibility,” enabling them to move victims or weapons through checkpoints without being detected.
