The Inspector-General of Police, Dr Kayode Egbetokun, has asked car owners to get tinted glass permits within one month.
He said they would get it through a secure and user-friendly digital platform available at https://www.possap.gov.ng.
A statement by Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi said the move was in response to public complaints about the harassment of motorists over the use of tinted windows.
The FPRO said there was a need for a clear, transparent, and accountable process for regularizing factory-fitted tinted glass on vehicles.
Adejobi said, “With modern automobiles increasingly manufactured with tinted windows, it has become essential to provide a standardized system that accommodates legitimate use while ensuring public safety.
He said, “Tinted vehicles have often been exploited for criminal purposes, including kidnapping, armed robbery, ‘one-chance’ scams, and other forms of banditry.
“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.”
The police spokesman added that applicants could process their permits online, with identity verification integrated through the National Identification Number and Tax Identification Number, 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. 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 following extant disciplinary procedures.
“The Inspector-General of Police reiterates the Force’s commitment to a technologically driven and citizen-focused policing strategy.
“He urges the public to embrace the initiative in the interest of safer roads, enhanced public trust, and a more secure Nigeria.”
