IGP Restores Tinted Permits, Warns Officers Against Harassment
On Wednesday, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, instructed the immediate resumption and issuance of tinted glass permits across the country.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Kayode Egbetokun, disclosed this in a press statement.
This comes barely a week after the Imo State Police Command announced the ban on tinted glasses on commercial vehicles amidst growing security concerns.
THE WHISTLER had reported that police commands across several states, including Lagos, Edo, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), had implemented the tinted glass ban, citing insecurity and kidnapping as the primary reasons behind the directive.
However, Muyiwa said the new directive was in response to public outcry and complaints over the harassment of vehicle owners by law enforcement agents for using factory-fitted tinted windows.
Muyiwa further noted that, unlike the previous procedure for securing tinted permits, car owners are now required to obtain the Tinted Glass Permits (TGP) through a reactivated, secure, and user-friendly digital platform.
He said, “The Nigeria Police Force, under the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has reactivated the issuance of Tinted Glass Permits (TGP) nationwide through a secure and user-friendly digital platform available at https://possap.gov.ng.
“This initiative comes in response to widespread public complaints about the harassment of motorists over the use of tinted windows and reflects the need for a clear, transparent, and accountable process for regularising factory-fitted tinted glass on vehicles,” the statement partly read.
Highlighting the prevalence of modern vehicles designed with tinted windows for comfort and aesthetics, the police emphasised the importance of having a formal system to regulate their usage.
“With modern automobiles increasingly manufactured with tinted windows, it has become essential to provide a standardised system that accommodates legitimate use while ensuring public safety.
“Tinted vehicles have often been exploited for criminal purposes, including kidnapping, armed robbery, ‘one-chance’ scams, and other forms of banditry,” Adejobi explained.
Sequel to the abuse of tinted windows by criminals, Muyiwa assured that this new development is strategic and would facilitate law enforcement without compromising national security.
He said, “Their use hampers police visibility and impedes effective law enforcement, thereby contributing to public insecurity.
“The reactivation of the permit system is a strategic move to identify lawful users such as individuals with medical requirements or members of the security community while preventing misuse for criminal activities.
“It is expected to enhance police investigative capabilities and strengthen national security efforts. Applicants can now process their permits online, with identity verification integrated through the National Identification Number (NIN) and Tax Identification Number (TIN), alongside biometric capture and background checks.
“The system also features QR-coded digital permits with a streamlined processing timeline of 72 hours. To ensure a smooth transition, a 30-day grace period has been approved, effective from May 1st, 2025, within which motorists are expected to comply.”
In addition, he explained that law enforcement will begin active implementation after the grace period and warned that officers who misuse the enforcement process will be sanctioned.
He noted, “Enforcement will commence at the end of this period. Officers found engaging in unprofessional conduct, such as extortion or harassment, in the course of enforcement will be decisively dealt with by extant disciplinary procedures.”
IGP Restores Tinted Permits, Warns Officers Against Harassment is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
