IGP orders issuance of tinted glass permit

Abdullateef Fowewe

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has announced the nationwide resumption of Tinted Glass Permit (TGP) issuance through a more accessible and user-friendly digital platform: possap.gov.ng.

The move follows widespread complaints from motorists about harassment over the use of tinted glass.

The initiative according to a statement on Wednesday, by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, aims to establish a transparent process for issuing permits for factory-fitted tinted windows while prioritising public safety.

Adejobi noted that the digital system also seeks to help law enforcement identify unauthorized users of tinted glass, which has often been exploited in crimes such as kidnapping and armed robbery.

The statement reads, “The Nigeria Police Force, under the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has reactivated the issuance of Tinted Glass Permits (TGP) nationwide through a secure and user-friendly digital platform available at possap.gov.ng.

“This initiative comes in response to widespread public complaints about the harassment of motorists over the use of tinted windows and reflects the need for a clear, transparent, and accountable process for regularizing factory-fitted tinted glass on vehicles.

“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.”