The Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, has ordered the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to halt the enforcement of the tinted glass permit requirement for vehicle owners.
The court issued the interim order on Friday, directing the police authorities to maintain the status quo and “respect judicial processes pending further proceedings in the matter.”
The order came at the commencement of proceedings in Suit No. FHC/WR/CS/103/2025, filed by legal practitioner John Aikpokpo-Martins against the Inspector-General of Police and the Nigeria Police Force. The suit challenges the legality of the recently reinstated tinted glass permit enforcement.
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Speaking to journalists after the hearing, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Kunle Edun (SAN), who led the legal team for the petitioner, described the ruling as “a major step in ensuring that the rule of law is upheld while the substantive issues in the case are being determined.”
The tinted glass permit scheme was reintroduced in April 2025 under the Police Specialised Services Automation Project after being suspended in 2022. The policy requires motorists with factory-fitted or aftermarket tinted windows to obtain permits, a move that has drawn public criticism over alleged harassment, extortion at checkpoints, and concerns about fairness in its enforcement.
Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun had initially set a deadline of August 12, 2025, for compliance, which was later extended to October 2, 2025.
Last week, the Delta State Police Command announced plans to begin full enforcement of the regulations across the state. The Command assured the public that the exercise would be carried out professionally and in line with constitutional rights.
In addition, the Command reiterated its commitment to enforcing restrictions on the unauthorised use of sirens, revolving or strobe lights, and the defacement or obstruction of vehicle number plates.
