IGP orders digital issuance of tinted glass permit nationwide

The move, Egbetokun said, comes in response to rising concerns and complaints from the public over the harassment of vehicle owners by law enforcement agents for using factory-fitted tinted windows.

According to a statement on Wednesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi: “The Nigeria Police Force, under the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has reactivated the issuance of Tinted Glass Permits (TGP) nationwide through a secure and user-friendly digital platform available at https://possap.gov.ng.

“This initiative comes in response to widespread public complaints about the harassment of motorists over the use of tinted windows and reflects the need for a clear, transparent, and accountable process for regularizing factory-fitted tinted glass on vehicles”, the statement partly read. Highlighting the prevalence of modern vehicles designed with tinted windows for comfort and aesthetics, the police emphasized the importance of having a formal system to regulate usage.

“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.

According to the statement, the abuse of tinted windows by criminals creates operational challenges for law enforcement and compromises national security.

“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”, he stated.