A Delta State High Court has issued an interim injunction stopping the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Nigeria Police Force from enforcing the tinted glass permit policy nationwide. This order was granted by Justice Joe Egwu on December 17, 2025, and will remain in effect until the substantive suit is heard and determined.
The court’s decision is a significant development in the ongoing debate about the policy, which has been criticized for being prone to abuse and extortion. The Nigerian Bar Association has also opposed the policy, describing it as unconstitutional and extortionate.
The police had been using the Parkway Projects Account, a private contractor’s account, for government business related to the tinted glass permit policy. However, the court has now barred them from continuing this practice.
The injunction is seen as a victory for citizens who have been complaining about harassment and extortion by police officers at checkpoints. The court’s decision is expected to bring some relief to motorists who have been affected by the policy. The case is expected to proceed to a full hearing, where the court will determine the constitutionality of the policy.
