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BY ABU-SATAR HAMED
FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), under the leadership of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has officially reactivated the issuance of Tinted Glass Permits (TGP) across the country.
The renewed process will now be conducted through a secure and user-friendly digital platform accessible at https://www.possap.gov.ng. This marks a major step in modernizing law enforcement services in line with current security demands.
According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l magazine and online platform by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, mnipr, mipra, fCAI, Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, the initiative was prompted by widespread public complaints regarding harassment of motorists over the use of tinted windows.
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.
Tinted vehicles have often been exploited for criminal purposes, including kidnapping, armed robbery, “one-chance” scams, and other forms of banditry. 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. It is expected to enhance police investigative capabilities and strengthen national security efforts.
Applicants can now process their permits online, with identity verification integrated through the National Identification Number (NIN) and Tax Identification Number (TIN), alongside biometric capture and background checks. The system also features QR-coded digital permits, with a streamlined processing timeline of 72 hours.
To ensure a smooth transition, a 30-day grace period has been approved, effective from May 1st, 2025, within which motorists are expected to comply.
Enforcement will commence at the end of this period. Officers found engaging in unprofessional conduct such as extortion or harassment in the course of enforcement will be decisively dealt with in accordance with extant disciplinary procedures.
The Inspector-General of Police reiterated the Force’s commitment to a technologically driven and citizen-focused policing strategy.
He urged the public to embrace the initiative in the interest of safer roads, enhanced public trust, and a more secure Nigeria.
The reactivation of the TGP system, according to observers of the scene reflected the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to a clear, transparent, and accountable approach in managing permits for vehicles with factory-fitted tinted glass.
They were of the view that the move is expected to enhance national security, reduce unnecessary conflicts between law enforcement and the public, and boost citizen confidence in police operations.
