The Bauchi State Police Command has declared that it has resumed the enforcement of regulations governing the use of tinted vehicle windows across the state.
This was announced in a statement released on Wednesday by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Habib, who said the action followed directives from the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
Habib noted that the decision came after an assessment of current security challenges and was aimed at improving public safety throughout the state.
“A review of the prevailing security concerns and the need to enhance public safety across the state necessitated the decision,” the statement read.
He clarified that the command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police Sani-Omolori Aliyu, was not restrained by any court order from enforcing the law regulating the use of tinted glass.
According to him, enforcement had earlier been suspended to allow motorists sufficient time to regularise their documentation.
“Thus, enforcement will resume with effect from January 2, 2026, across Bauchi State. Motorists are advised to obtain the required Tinted Glass Permit through approved channels and ensure full compliance with extant regulations,” Habib stated.
The spokesperson quoted the Commissioner of Police as assuring residents that the exercise would be conducted professionally and in line with the rule of law.
“This exercise will be carried out professionally, lawfully, and with due respect for the rights of the citizens,” Aliyu was quoted as saying.
The police urged motorists to cooperate with officers to ensure the smooth implementation of the directive aimed at strengthening security across the state.
The decision to resume enforcement on January 2, 2026, is rooted in a broader national and regional security strategy.
In Bauchi State, security agencies have recently been on high alert due to a surge in specialised crimes, including mass kidnappings of students and vehicle-related thefts.
In late 2025, the Bauchi government was forced to close schools prematurely due to these threats, making the identification of suspicious vehicles a top priority.
Law enforcement maintains that unauthorised tinted glass provides a “cloak of invisibility” for criminals to transport victims or weapons through checkpoints without detection.
