The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has approved a further extension of the grace period for the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit requirement for vehicles with tinted windows to 2nd October, 2025.
In a signed statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed that the decision follows a significant surge in applications via the official portal, which shows massive compliance with the directive by the public.
In the light of this massive compliance, the statement said, the Force considers it imperative to allow them 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.
According to the statement, 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 authorized platform for the application remains possap.gov .ng and advises citizens to disregard any unofficial channels.
The statement read that the Inspector General said members of the public are further encouraged to report all forms of extortions, hidden charges of unauthorized processing to the appropriate police authorities, including via dedicated hotline: 08147818871.
The statement concluded that the Nigeria Police Force appreciates the cooperation of the Nigerian people and that they remain committed to balancing public convenience with robust security measure for safety of all.
