Details As Police Reactivate Digital Tinted Glass Permit System

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By Abiola Olawale

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the reactivation of the Digital Tinted Glass Permit (TGP) System.

The NPF announced that the TGP system will help to streamline vehicle tint regulations and bolster national security.

Muyiwa Adejobi, spokesperson of the police, detailed in a statement that the move comes in response to widespread public complaints about the harassment of motorists over the use of tinted windows.

According to the statement, this initiative, directed by Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, aims to balance public safety with the legitimate use of tinted vehicle glass while addressing widespread complaints about motorist harassment.

The statement reads in part: “With modern automobiles increasingly manufactured with tinted windows it has become essential to provide a standardised system that accommodates legitimate use while ensuring public safety.

“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.”

Adejobi said 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.

The police spokesperson said 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.

He said the system also features QR-coded digital permits, with a streamlined processing timeline of 72 hours.

It would be recalled that in June 2021, Usman Baba, former inspector-general of police (IGP), ordered the suspension of the issuance of permits for tinted glasses and SPY number plates.

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