Police reactivate tinted glass permits nationwide, unveil portal for application

The Nigeria Police Force has officially resumed the issuance of Tinted Glass Permits (TGP) across the country through a newly upgraded digital system, in line with directives from the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun.

This development was announced in a statement released on April 30 by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi. According to the statement, the move comes in response to growing complaints from motorists over alleged harassment by law enforcement officers due to tinted windows.

With the growing number of modern vehicles manufactured with tinted windows, the Police explained that it has become necessary to adopt a standardized permit system that distinguishes legitimate users from criminal elements.

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The statement noted that tinted vehicles have often been used to perpetrate crimes such as kidnapping, armed robbery, and other security threats, obstructing law enforcement operations.

The newly reactivated system, accessible via possap.gov.ng, allows applicants to process their permits online.

The application process includes identity verification through the National Identification Number (NIN) and Tax Identification Number (TIN), biometric capture, and background checks. Approved applicants will receive a QR-coded digital permit within 72 hours.

To ease compliance, a 30-day grace period has been granted starting May 1, 2025, after which enforcement will begin.

The Police further warned that any officers involved in extortion or misconduct during enforcement would be sanctioned according to the Force’s disciplinary procedures.

The Inspector-General of Police assured Nigerians that the initiative aligns with the Force’s commitment to technology-driven and people-oriented policing, encouraging the public to cooperate for safer roads and improved national security.