•IGP Kayode Egbetokun and car tinted glass
The Nigeria Police Force says it will give some Nigerians without a permit for their vehicles’ tinted-glass more time to obtain the document.
The Force specifically said the crackdown on vehicles with the document, which were supposed to commence on Tuesday (today) would now begin on October 2, 2025 nationwide, reports Daily Trust.
The FCT Command of the Force had commenced clampdown on tinted-glass vehicles following incessant ‘one-chance’ robbery in the nation’s capital.
The police high command had since opened an official portal for all tinted-glass vehicle users to register their vehicles with the Force to avoid harassment by its operatives on the road.
Giving an update last night via a statement, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force spokesman, said the decision to extend the enforcement was because of the surge the force witnessed on its portal where Nigerians were applying.
Adejobi, a Deputy Commissioner of Police, explained that the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, gave the extension approval when he noticed a heightened public compliance with the directive.
According to him, the extension will also provide room for the continued fine-tuning of verification processes, both digital and physical, to maintain the integrity of the permit system and prevent abuse
“The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has approved a further extension of the grace period for the enforcement of the Tinted-Glass Permit requirement for vehicles with tinted windows, with the new enforcement date now set for 2nd October, 2025.
“This decision follows a significant surge in applications via the official portal, reflecting heightened public compliance with the directive.
“In light of this, the Force considers it imperative to allow sufficient time for the meticulous scrutiny of applications to ensure that the permit is issued only to eligible and qualified individuals, in line with national security considerations.
“The extension will also provide room for the continued fine-tuning of verification processes, both digital and physical, to maintain the integrity of the permit system and prevent abuse.
“The Nigeria Police Force reaffirms that the authorized platform for the application remains https://possap.gov.ng and advises citizens to disregard any unofficial channels.
“Members of the public are further encouraged to report all forms of extortion, hidden charges, or unauthorized processing to the appropriate Police authorities, including via the dedicated hotline: 09169967000.
“The Nigeria Police Force appreciates the cooperation of the Nigerian people and remains committed to balancing public convenience with robust security measures for the safety of all.”
