The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved an extension of the grace period for enforcing the Tinted Glass Permit requirement, moving the new enforcement date to October 2, 2025.
According to a statement from the Nigeria Police Force, the decision follows a surge in applications via its official portal, indicating increased public compliance. The extension, the statement added, will allow for thorough scrutiny of applications to ensure that permits are granted only to eligible and qualified individuals in line with national security considerations.
The police noted that the additional time will also be used to fine-tune both digital and physical verification processes to safeguard the integrity of the system and prevent abuse.
It reiterated that the only authorized application platform remains https://possap.gov.ng and warned citizens to ignore any unofficial channels.
The Force urged members of the public to report any cases of extortion, hidden charges, or unauthorized processing through official police authorities, including the dedicated hotline: 08147818871.
The statement added that the Police Force appreciates the public’s cooperation and remains committed to balancing convenience with robust security measures for the safety of all.
