The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has reacted to reports that the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has taken legal action against the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, over the controversial tinted-glass permit policy, insisting that the process is legal, transparent, and backed by law.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Police clarified that Section 2(3a) of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 2004 empowers the IGP, or anyone duly authorised, to issue permits for tinted glass usage.
The law, the statement added, also requires applicants to provide valid reasons such as health or security before approval can be granted.
The Police maintained that the regulation is a vital crime-prevention tool, stressing its relevance in curbing violent crimes such as kidnapping, armed robbery, terrorism, and “one chance” operations.
On the issue of charges attached to the permits, the NPF explained that they represent only processing fees and cover the maintenance of digital infrastructure deployed for the service, in line with Sections 26(e) and (f) of the Nigeria Police Act, 2020.
Highlighting achievements, the Force cited the success of the Electronic Central Motor Registry (e-CMR), which has aided the recovery of numerous stolen vehicles nationwide, describing it as evidence of modernised policing aligned with global best practices.
The Police dismissed claims that the tinted permit policy lacks legality or transparency, describing such assertions as “untrue, misleading, and a calculated attempt to cast aspersions on the integrity and lawful operations of the Force.”
Reaffirming his commitment to professionalism, rule of law, and transparency, IGP Egbetokun reassured Nigerians that the Police remain focused on safeguarding the fundamental rights of citizens while ensuring national security.
