A picture taken on March 28, 2012 in Lagos shows a Nigerian police senior officers' arm badge. The Nigeria Police Force, which is as old as its colonial past, came into being on April 1, 1930 following the merging of regional police units precepitated by the amalgamation of Northern and Southern Nigeria in 1914. The 360,000 personnel under the operational and administrative command of the highest ranked officer, the Inspector General of Police appointed by the President, are responsible for internal security, ensure the maintenance and enforcement of law and order, the prevention of crime, community policing, among others. AFP PHOTO / PIUS UTOMI EKPEI (Photo credit should read PIUS UTOMI EKPEI/AFP via Getty Images)
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has further extended the grace period for enforcing the Tinted Glass Permit requirement to October 2, 2025.
Inspector General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., approved the extension following a surge in applications on the official portal, reflecting increased public compliance. The move, announced in a statement by Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, aims to allow thorough scrutiny of applications to ensure only eligible individuals are granted permits, in line with national security considerations.
According to the statement, the extension will also enable the fine-tuning of both digital and physical verification processes to preserve the integrity of the permit system and prevent abuse.
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The NPF reaffirmed that the only authorized application platform is possap.gov.ng, warning the public against using unofficial channels.
Citizens are urged to report cases of extortion, hidden charges, or unauthorized processing to the police, including via the hotline 08147818871. The Force reiterated its commitment to balancing public convenience with strong security measures.
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