By Kamsi Anayo, Awka

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved a further extension of the Tinted Glass Permit requirement for vehicles with tinted windows enforcement to Oct. 2, 2025.
DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi. Spokesman of the Force, made the disclosure in Abuja.
“This decision follows a significant surge in applications via the official portal, reflecting heightened public compliance with the directive.
“In light of this, 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 extension will also 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,” it stated.
It added that the authorized platform for applications remains https://possap.gov.ng and advised citizens to disregard any unofficial channels.
It urged 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.
