The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has again extended the grace period for the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit requirement for vehicles with tinted windows.
Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, approved the new extension to October 2, 2025, according to a statement issued late on Monday by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
The statement explained that the decision follows a significant surge in applications via the official portal, reflecting heightened public compliance with the directive.
It added that the Force considers it imperative to allow 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.
The NPF further explained that the extension would 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 Force noted that the authorized platform for the application remains https://possap.gov.ng and advises citizens to disregard any unofficial channels.
It encouraged the members of the public to report all forms of extortion, hidden charges, or unauthorized processing to the appropriate Police authorities, including via the dedicated hotline: 09169967000.
“The Nigeria Police Force appreciates the cooperation of the Nigerian people and remains committed to balancing public convenience with robust security measures for the safety of all,” the statement stated.
