The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has defended its tinted-glass permit policy, responding to a lawsuit filed by the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA). In a statement, the Police clarified that the policy is legal and essential for public safety.
According to the police, the right to issue these permits is granted by Section 2(3a) of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 2004.
This law empowers the Inspector-General of Police to approve permits for health or security reasons. The police explained that tinted permits are a key tool used to combat violent crimes like kidnapping, armed robbery, and terrorism.
The Police also addressed concerns about the fees charged for the permits, stating that they are purely for processing and maintaining the digital system used for the service.
This is in line with the Nigeria Police Act, 2020, which allows the Force to charge fees for specialized services.
The NPF stated that claims the policy is illegal are “untrue and misleading” and an attempt to damage the Force’s reputation.
Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, reassured the public of the Police Force’s commitment to upholding the law, protecting citizens’ rights, and ensuring a safer nation.
