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Court Halts Police January 2 Enforcement of Tinted Glass Permit Nationwide

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Court Halts Police January 2 Enforcement of Tinted Glass Permit Nationwide

The Nigeria Police Force has officially suspended the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy nationwide following an interim court order restraining the action. The decision comes barely weeks after the Force announced plans to resume enforcement as part of measures to strengthen public safety and internal security. On December 15, 2025, the Police had…

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IGP Orders Nationwide Redeployment of Senior Police Officers

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IGP Orders Nationwide Redeployment of Senior Police Officers

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has approved a major redeployment of senior officers across the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), affecting commands, divisions, and specialized units nationwide. The directive, issued via a police wireless message from the Force Security Department in Abuja, takes effect from January 1, 2026. According to the official communication,…

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Sowore Sues Police, IGP Egbetokun, Lagos CP for ₦500 Million Over ‘Wanted’ Declaration

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Sowore Sues Police, IGP Egbetokun, Lagos CP for ₦500 Million Over ‘Wanted’ Declaration

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has filed a ₦500 million lawsuit against the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Adegoke Fayoade, for allegedly violating his fundamental human rights by declaring him wanted. The legal action, instituted at the Federal High…

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Breaking: Police Explain Arrest of Activist Omoyele Sowore in Abuja

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Breaking: Police Explain Arrest of Activist Omoyele Sowore in Abuja

The Nigeria Police Force has clarified the reason behind the arrest of activist and politician Omoyele Sowore, stating that the action was taken to ensure fairness in the prosecution of those involved in Monday’s protest in Abuja. The Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, said Sowore’s detention followed allegations that he led protesters into a…

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Kwara Police Debunk Fake News on Alleged Kidnap and Murder of Female Officer

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Kwara Police Debunk Fake News on Alleged Kidnap and Murder of Female Officer

The Kwara State Police Command has strongly refuted viral social media claims alleging that a female police officer serving in the state was kidnapped and murdered. In an official press release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi (anipr), the Command described the story as false, misleading, and capable of inciting public…

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IGP Egbetokun Meets NBA, Suspends Tinted Glass Law Enforcement Pending Court Ruling

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IGP Egbetokun Meets NBA, Suspends Tinted Glass Law Enforcement Pending Court Ruling

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed a temporary suspension of the enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 1991, following a strategic meeting with the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. The meeting, held on Thursday, was presided over by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP…

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Lawyer Challenges Police Over Claim of Not Receiving Court Order on Tinted Glass Policy

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Lawyer Challenges Police Over Claim of Not Receiving Court Order on Tinted Glass Policy

Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Jibrin Samuel Okutepa, has criticized the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for claiming it has not been formally served with the federal high court order suspending the enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy. Earlier, Force Public Relations Officer Benjamin Hundeyin said the police were yet to receive an official copy…

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Tinted Permit Controversy: Police Await Formal Service of Court Injunction

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Tinted Permit Controversy: Police Await Formal Service of Court Injunction

The Nigeria Police Force has declared that it is yet to be formally served with the Federal High Court’s interim order that restrains it from enforcing tinted-glass permit requirements on vehicles. The announcement comes amid rising legal and public pressure over the tinted-glass permit policy. In a statement this morning, Force Public Relations Officer CSP…

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