By Our Correspondent

The Nigeria Police Force informs the general public of the planned resumption of the enforcement of Tinted Glass Permit policy pending the final determination of the matter currently before the court.

This decision according to a release issued to newsmen by the Force Spokesman CSP Benjamin Hundeyin followed a careful review of emerging security concerns and the need to ensure the safety of all citizens.

According to him, It is important to clarify that at no point did the court restrain the Nigeria Police Force from enforcing the provisions of the law regarding the use of tinted glass on vehicles.

Nonetheless, in the spirit of responsibility, transparency, and public convenience, the Force suspended enforcement to allow motorists ample opportunity to regularise their documentation and complete the registration process without pressure.

Recent trends, however, reveal a disturbing rise in criminal activities perpetrated with the aid of vehicles fitted with unauthorised tinted glass. Some individuals and organised criminal groups have exploited this gap to conceal their identities and facilitate crimes ranging from armed robbery to kidnapping and other violent crimes.

In view of this, the Nigeria Police Force has found it both necessary and urgent to resume full enforcement as a proactive measure to safeguard our communities. Consequently, enforcement of Tinted Glass Permit will resume on 2nd January, 2026.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, assures the public that the renewed enforcement will be carried out with utmost professionalism, respect for the rights of citizens, and in accordance with extant laws. He adds that the Force remains committed to promoting public safety and upholding the rule of law while working collaboratively with all stakeholders to keep Nigeria secure.

Meanwhile, motorists who require the Tinted Glass Permit are encouraged to apply through the approved channels and ensure that their vehicles comply with legal procedures.

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By George Mgbeleke

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has commended security operatives for rescuing three of the five persons kidnapped in Zurin Mahauta village in Lakwaya town, Gwarzo LGA of Kano State, by bandits on Sunday night.

Bandits suspected to be from neighbouring states stormed the village last night and abducted five persons.

Senator Barau, in a statement by his media aide, Ismail Mudashir, urged the security operatives to go after the criminal and rescue the remaining two.

” Last night’s invasion of Zurin Mahauta village in Lakwaya town in Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State by marauding bandits is condemnable, and these criminals must be dealt with forthwith. The good news, however, is that the security operatives have rescued three out of the five persons kidnapped. I urge our gallant officers to go after the criminals to rescue the remaining two persons,” he said.

In an online publication around 3 p.m. on Monday, Daily Trust quoted Captain Babatunde Zubairu, an Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, as saying, “three persons have so far been rescued.”

Senator Barau, who is also the First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, said the incursion into villages in Kano must stop.

” This unfortunate incursion must be the last in the series of attacks on our peace-loving people. For weeks, there have been no attacks in our area until last night.

” In this regard, I appeal to our gallant security operatives to redouble their efforts in fortifying the areas and remain vigilant in tackling these marauding criminal elements.

” The security of our people’s lives and properties is paramount. I will continue to support our security agencies with logistics to enhance their performance,” he said.

By Uthman-Baba Naseer,Minna

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA,Niger State command, has revealed that the urban patrol introduced by the Command in Minna metropolis and environs has recorded landmark successes, leading to the arrest of many youths engaged in drugs, miscreants as well as criminals with dangerous weapons.

Niger State Commander of NDLEA,Commander Shehu Gwadabawa gave the hint while speaking with Journalists in his office, in Minna, Monday 15th December,2025.

Commander Gwadabawa, explained that the urban patrol was aimed to curtail the youths’ restiveness who engaged in phone snatching and attack on the innocent people within the metropolis.

Commander Shehu also elaborated that aside from urban patrol,the agency has also carried out regular raids on some black spots and arrested youths engaged in drugs.

According to him “.We introduced the patrol so that the restive youths would have second thoughts before they move around, adding that, they know,they can be intercepted ,of course,the urban patrol has curtailed their movement drastically”.He noted.

“We do stop and search within the city center in Minna in order to ensure that movement of illegal drugs from one point to another is curtail”.He emphasized.

The NDLEA Commander had earlier revealed that from January to November,2025,the state command had seized over 3 tones of cannabis and had arrested 6 persons,and 4 vehicles, adding that,they were all charged to court and each was jailed for 10 years.

“Within the period under review,we have made a huge recovery of (244) bags of cannabis weighing over 3,000 kilograms in Suleja,so we are recording successes”.He asserted

NDLEA boss had warned drug dealers to re-think,if they don’t want to be arrested,they should leave the business,or relocate and leave Niger.

In Gwadabawa’s words”.We will definitely get you and when we get you, you will be prosecuted,he also urged parents to watch their children closely as well as disassociate them with bad friends”.

He however advised community leaders and other stakeholders to feel free and come ward to report issues of drugs in their immediate communities, assuring that the agency is ready to partner with any one with useful and genuine information that will assist the agency perform its functions ultimately.

Commander Shehu Gwadabawa, applauded governor Muhammad Umaru Bago for granting expressed approval for the construction of the agency parameter fence, saying that the command has been operating without a fence for over Two decades.

He also appreciated the governor for the gesture of an Helix van,and appealed for more vehicles so as to enable the command Police the state adequately.