The Federal Excessive Court docket sitting in Warri, Delta State, on Friday ordered the Nigeria Police Drive and the Inspector-Normal of Police to droop the enforcement of the tinted glass allow requirement for automobile house owners.
The courtroom directed that the authorities keep the established order and “respect judicial processes pending additional proceedings within the matter.”
The interim order was issued on the graduation of proceedings in Go well with No. FHC/WR/CS/103/2025, introduced by authorized practitioner John Aikpokpo-Martins in opposition to the Inspector-Normal of Police and the Nigeria Police Drive.
The swimsuit challenges the legality of the newly reinstated tinted glass allow enforcement.
Senior Advocate Kunle Edun, SAN, who led the authorized workforce for the petitioner, confirmed the event to journalists, noting that “the directive is a serious step in guaranteeing that the rule of regulation is upheld whereas the substantive points within the case are being decided.”
The tinted glass allow scheme had been reintroduced in April 2025 below the Police Specialised Providers Automation Mission after a suspension in 2022. The coverage requires motorists to acquire permits for factory-fitted or aftermarket tinted automobile home windows, a transfer that has drawn public criticism amid issues of harassment, extortion at checkpoints, and the equity of enforcement.
Inspector-Normal of Police Kayode Egbetokun initially set a deadline of 12 August 2025 for compliance, which was later prolonged to 2 October 2025.
The Delta State Police Command had introduced final week that it could start full enforcement of the laws throughout the state, stressing that the operation can be carried out with professionalism and respect for constitutional rights.
The Command additionally reiterated its dedication to imposing current restrictions on the unauthorised use of sirens, revolving or strobe lights, and the defacement or obstruction of car quantity plates.
