The Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, has temporarily restrained the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector-General of Police from implementing the enforcement of tinted glass permits for motorists.
This ruling came during the opening session of Suit No. FHC/WR/CS/103/2025, initiated by prominent legal practitioner, John Aikpokpo-Martins, who questioned the legality of the police’s renewed clampdown on motorists with tinted windows.
In its interim order, the court mandated the police authorities to “respect judicial processes pending further proceedings in the matter,” signaling a pause in enforcement activities.
Confirming the directive, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Kunle Edun, who led the petitioner’s legal team, told reporters that “the directive is a major step in ensuring that the rule of law is upheld while the substantive issues in the case are being determined.”
Observers say the ruling reflects growing judicial scrutiny of executive actions, especially those perceived as burdensome on citizens without clear legal backing.