Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Gabriel Osa
In a landmark ruling that has provided temporary relief to motorists and citizens across Nigeria, the High Court of Delta State has issued an ex-parte injunction restraining the Inspector General of Police and the Nigeria Police Force from resuming enforcement of the controversial tinted glass permit policy nationwide.
The order, delivered on Wednesday, 17th December 2025 by Hon. Justice Joe Egwu, goes beyond simply halting the enforcement of the policy. It explicitly bars the police from engaging in any form of harassment, arrest, detention, or extortion of citizens or motorists in connection with the tinted glass regulation. The injunction will remain effective pending the full hearing and determination of the substantive suit challenging the legality of the policy.
The suit was filed by Mr. Israel Joe, a Delta State-based citizen who raised concerns about the potential abuse and arbitrariness associated with the enforcement of the tinted glass permit. In court, Mr. Joe was represented by a team of legal experts led by Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Kunle Edun, SAN, who argued that the policy, if implemented, could lead to widespread harassment of motorists and undermine citizens’ rights.
According to court documents, the injunction specifically addresses the Nigeria Police Force’s plan to resume enforcement of the tinted glass permit from 2nd January 2026, effectively suspending the policy until the matter is conclusively determined by the court. This ruling marks a rare judicial intervention that directly curtails a nationwide operational directive of the police, underscoring the judiciary’s role in protecting citizens’ rights and curbing potential overreach.
Legal observers note that the injunction could set an important precedent for similar challenges across the country, particularly regarding public policies and directives that affect the rights and freedoms of ordinary citizens. The case has drawn attention from motorists’ associations, human rights groups, and legal practitioners who have expressed support for judicial oversight in matters where enforcement actions could disproportionately impact citizens.
While the Nigeria Police Force had announced plans to resume strict enforcement of the tinted glass permit, including potential fines, arrests, and detention of non-compliant motorists, the Delta State High Court’s ruling now places a temporary but firm hold on such actions. The matter is expected to proceed to a full hearing, where arguments concerning the legality, scope, and implementation of the tinted glass permit policy will be examined in detail.
As the case unfolds, citizens and motorists nationwide will be closely monitoring the court’s decisions, which could have significant implications for the relationship between law enforcement agencies and the public, as well as the enforcement of regulatory policies in Nigeria.
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