The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has extended the grace period for enforcing the tinted glass permit requirement for vehicles.
The new enforcement date is now October 2, 2025.
According to a statement released by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Monday, the decision follows a surge in applications through the official portal, which he said reflects increased public compliance.
The statement partly read, “The Inspector General of Police 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 October 2, 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.”
Adejobi stated that the extension would also enable further refinement of both digital and physical verification processes to maintain the integrity of the permit system and prevent abuse.
He said, “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 authorised 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 unauthorised 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.”
