The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed claims questioning the legality of its tinted-glass permit policy, following reports that the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has taken the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to court over the matter.
In a statement issued by Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the NPF clarified that the issuance of tinted-glass permits is backed by law. Citing Section 2(3a) of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 2004, the police explained that the IGP or his designees are empowered to approve permits for applicants who can demonstrate genuine health or security needs.
The Force emphasized that the regulation is a vital crime prevention measure, helping to combat violent crimes such as kidnapping, armed robbery, and terrorism.
On the issue of charges, the police maintained that the fees are strictly processing costs tied to maintaining digital infrastructure, as permitted by the Nigeria Police Act, 2020. The statement also highlighted the success of the Electronic Central Motor Registry (e-CMR), which has facilitated the recovery of numerous stolen vehicles nationwide.
Rejecting criticisms of illegality or lack of transparency, the NPF described such claims as misleading attempts to undermine the Force’s integrity. The IGP reaffirmed the Police’s commitment to professionalism, transparency, and safeguarding the rights of Nigerians while ensuring public safety.
