The Delta State High Court has issued an ex parte injunction restraining the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) from implementing the tinted glass permit policy nationwide.
In an interview with Arise News, presiding Judge Joe Egwu granted the restraining order on Wednesday, pending the determination of a suit filed by Israel Joe against the Inspector-General of Police, the NPF, and the Delta Police Commissioner.
“The applicant asked the court to issue an order restraining the first and second defendants, and their officers from stopping, harassing, arresting, detaining, extorting or otherwise interfering with the constitutional rights to dignity, privacy, freedom of movement and ownership of property of the Applicant (and citizens/motorists) under the guise of enforcing the Tinted Glass permit policy pending hearing and determination of the substantive application filed in the suit,” the court documents stated.
The applicant also sought to restrain the use of the PARKWAY PROJECTS Account, a private contractor’s account, for government business, pending the suit’s resolution. Represented by Kunle Edun, Israel Joe’s prayers were granted, and the court fixed the motion on notice for December 24.
Earlier, the NPF had announced that enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy would resume on January 2, 2026, citing a rise in vehicle-related crimes. Reacting, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) accused the police of “executive recklessness” and said the announcement showed “lack of respect for the court, the rule of law, and due process of law.”
The police responded, stating there is no court order declaring the policy unlawful or permanently restraining the force from performing its statutory duties.
Erizia Rubyjeana
