Key points
- Court order stops permit enforcement in the FCT for now. Police say they will obey the ruling.
- Command spokesperson Josephine Adeh confirms receipt of the order. She says enforcement pauses pending a final decision.
- Policy exists for safety and crime control, the police stress. They add that the judiciary process must run its course.
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has paused checks on tinted glass permits. The move follows a court order that temporarily halts the exercise.
Police spokesperson SP Josephine Adeh disclosed the pause during an AIT interview. She said the command had received the order and would comply. “The court order has been received,” she noted. “Enforcement is suspended until the court gives its verdict.”
Adeh stressed that the command respects the court process. “We are not in conflict with the judiciary,” she said. “We will wait for the ruling before any next step.” Her remarks seek to calm motorists amid recent permit stops. She asked residents to remain law-abiding during the pause.
The policy on tinted glass, she explained, was introduced for safety. Criminals use dark windows to hide their identity and intent. “The law was not made by us,” she added. “We only enforce rules set to protect the public.”
The halt affects checks across Abuja and its suburbs. Motorists will not be asked to present tinted permits for now. Routine stops for other traffic issues will still continue. Officers are urged to act with civility and restraint.
Lawyers say the case will test policing powers and limits. It also raises questions on clarity in Nigeria’s vehicle rules. Recent public debate mirrors earlier regulatory disputes in the capital. The police maintain that clear guidance will follow once the court rules.
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Court order triggers suspension
The order puts enforcement on hold until a final decision. The command will issue fresh guidance after the judgment. Residents should follow standard traffic laws during the pause. Officers must avoid needless confrontations at checkpoints.
Security rationale and public guidance
Tint rules aim to aid crime detection and swift response. Dark windows can block line-of-sight for patrol officers. The command says safety remains its top concern. It will balance safety with rights as the case proceeds.
