The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Ridwan Disu, has expressed strong support for a complete nationwide ban on tinted vehicles, stating he would implement one immediately if the decision rested solely with him.

Speaking in Abuja while responding to concerns raised by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President, Afam Osigwe (SAN), the IGP highlighted the serious security risks posed by heavily tinted vehicles. He noted that such vehicles are frequently used by criminals, including kidnappers, armed robbers, and operators of the notorious “one-chance” scams.

“I have a different view about it entirely. We have a security situation in the country now. If I have my way, there would be no vehicle that would be tinted in the country. And we are moving towards it,” Disu said.

The IGP drew from his experience as Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), where investigations into “one-chance” syndicates showed that most vehicles used in these crimes had fully tinted windows. Out of 27 vehicles recovered from such operations, a large proportion featured darkened windows, making it difficult for security operatives to identify occupants during stop-and-search exercises.

Disu criticised the trend of extremely dark tints on windscreens and rear windows, describing it as unacceptable and dangerous. He stressed that only individuals with genuine security or medical reasons should be allowed tinted glass — and even then, not to a level that completely obscures visibility.

The remarks come amid ongoing debates over the administration of tinted glass permits, which the NBA has opposed on grounds of commercialisation and repeated renewals. While the association supports police regulation of tinted vehicles for security reasons, it objects to turning the permit process into a revenue-generating venture outsourced to private firms.

The IGP assured that enforcement against illegally tinted vehicles would be intensified nationwide soon, adding, “We are not going to accept fully tinted vehicles in this country, and we are going to come out at a particular time to start enforcement of it.”

This development aligns with recent police actions in various commands, including the FCT, where enforcement against tinted vehicles — regardless of permits — has already begun in a bid to curb crime.

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has issued a strict directive prohibiting serving officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force from engaging in unauthorized social media activities, including creating videos, live streaming, posting skits, and monetizing content on platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and others.

In a circular dated June 22, 2026, and signed by his Principal Staff Officer, the IGP highlighted concerns over officers producing and posting videos while in police uniform or identifying themselves as members of the force. These activities—often for entertainment, personal promotion, or financial gain—have been deemed capable of bringing the Nigeria Police Force into disrepute.

The directive specifically targets officers operating accounts under real names or pseudonyms, publicly commenting on official operations, disciplinary matters, internal affairs, or national security issues without approval, and aspiring to become full-time content creators while still in service.

Violators face severe consequences, including immediate suspension, forfeiture of salary, demotion, dismissal from the force, and possible criminal prosecution. Officers are also barred from creating, publishing, or sharing videos, photographs, skits, live streams, or other content in police uniforms or on police premises without written approval from the IGP or an authorized representative.

This move comes amid a growing trend of police personnel using social media for personal visibility, which authorities say undermines public confidence in the force. The circular has been circulated to all commands, formations, departments, and units.

No further comments were immediately available from the police spokesperson as of press time.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally written to the Senate, urging lawmakers to amend the 1999 Constitution to establish State Police across the country as part of efforts to tackle rising insecurity.

In a direct appeal during an interfaith breakfast meeting with senators at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, President Tinubu described the move as urgent and necessary to strengthen grassroots security, improve intelligence gathering, and enable faster responses to threats at the state level.

“What I will ask for tonight is for you (Senators) to start thinking how best to amend the constitution to incorporate the State Police for us to secure our country, take over our forests from marauders, and free our children from fear,” the President said.

The request aligns with ongoing legislative efforts. The National Assembly is fast-tracking a constitutional alteration bill that would decentralize policing, allowing states to establish and manage their own police formations while maintaining coordination with the federal Nigeria Police Force.

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has indicated strong support for the initiative, noting broad consensus among President Tinubu, state governors, and other stakeholders. The Senate is expected to prioritize the amendment in its sessions.

If passed by both chambers of the National Assembly, the bill would require approval by at least two-thirds of Nigeria’s state assemblies before it can be transmitted to the President for assent.

The push for State Police has been a long-debated reform aimed at addressing the limitations of the centralized policing system, which many critics argue is overstretched and ill-equipped to handle region-specific security challenges such as banditry, kidnapping, and insurgency.

This development marks a significant step in President Tinubu’s administration’s security architecture overhaul.