- Safiu Kehinde
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has on Thursday met with a delegation of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) led by its President, Afam Josiah Osigwe (SAN) at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.
This is coming amid the ongoing legal dispute between the Police Force and NBA over the enforcement of the controversial tinted glass permit.
As disclosed in a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, the NBA met with the IGP over the issues surrounding the enforcement of the tinted glass permit.
While noting there was no clear court order stopping the enforcement of the permit, the Police however confirmed the temporary suspension of the enforcement pending the outcome of the hearing of the Motion on Notice slated for 16th October 2025, at the Federal High Court, Warri, Delta State.
The meeting also saw the inauguration of Police-NBA committee in said effort to strengthen ties between both bodies.
However, the Police urged all vehicle owners and motorists to take advantage of this window to regularise their documentation and ensure full compliance with all relevant laws.
The statement read; “The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has received a delegation of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) led by its President, Afam Josiah Osigwe, SAN, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.
“The visit, which centred on issues surrounding the enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 1991, by the Force, provided an opportunity for robust deliberations on issues of mutual concern, particularly the need for synergy between the Police and the Bar in upholding the rule of law and promoting public confidence.
“The Nigeria Police Force, while noting that there is no clear court order stopping the enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 1991, has, out of consideration for the interest of Nigerians, and regard for the Nigerian Bar Association, temporarily suspended the enforcement of the Act, pending the outcome of the hearing of the Motion on Notice slated for 16th October 2025, at the Federal High Court, Warri, Delta State.
“To further strengthen the relationship between the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Bar Association, a Police-NBA committee has been inaugurated to enhance collaboration between the police and the bar.
“In the meantime, all vehicle owners and motorists are urged to take advantage of this window to regularise their documentation and ensure full compliance with all relevant laws regulating the use of motor vehicles with shaded or tinted glasses in Nigeria.
“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Egbetokun, reiterates the resolve of the Force to enforce all extant laws with fairness, transparency, and respect for the rights of all citizens while maintaining effective collaboration with critical stakeholders in the administration of justice.”