Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has temporarily suspended the enforcement of the tinted glass regulation permit pending the outcome of a court hearing on a motion of notice challenging the enforcement.
The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.
He said the decision followed the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun’s meeting with a delegation from the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) led by its President, Mr Afam Osigwe, SAN.
The police public relations officer disclosed that the deliberations at the meeting were centred on issues surrounding the enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 1991, adding that the meeting provided an opportunity for robust deliberations on issues of mutual concern, particularly the need for synergy between the Police and the NBA.
According to Hundeyin, the idea was to ensure adherence to the rule of law and to promote public confidence.
The Nigeria Police Force noted that there is no clear court order stopping the enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 1991.
“The Force has, out of consideration for the interest of Nigerians, and regard for the NBA suspended the enforcement of the Act.
“This is to give room for the outcome of the hearing of the Motion on Notice slated for October 16 at a Federal High Court in Delta State,” he said.
Hundeyin urged vehicle owners and motorists to take advantage of the window to regularise their documentation and ensure full compliance with all relevant laws regulating the use of motor vehicles with shaded or tinted glasses.
He said the Nigeria Police Force and the NBA had at the meeting, inaugurated a committee to strengthen the relationship and enhance collaboration between the police and the bar.
Author: Maureen Ikpeama