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A Delta State High Court sitting in Orerokpe has granted an interim injunction restraining the Nigeria Police Force from implementing or enforcing its tinted glass permit policy, which was slated to begin on January 2, 2026.
The ruling was delivered on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, by Justice Joe Egwu following a suit filed by Mr. Israel Joe against the Inspector General of Police, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Delta State Commissioner of Police.
The court granted all prayers sought by the applicant in Suit No: HOR/FHR/M/31/2025, effectively halting the policy pending the determination of the substantive application.
The police are restrained from “implementing, enforcing or further implementing” the permit policy.
The court barred the police from stopping, harassing, arresting, or extorting motorists and citizens under the guise of enforcing the policy.
Constitutional Safeguards: Justice Egwu noted that these actions interfere with constitutional rights to dignity, privacy, freedom of movement, and ownership of property.
The respondents are restrained from using the Parkway Projects account, described in the suit as a private account, to conduct government business.
The applicant was represented by a legal team led by Kunle Edun (SAN). While the first and second respondents were not present, the court granted an order for substituted service to be delivered through the Commissioner of Police in Asaba.
The interim orders were officially sealed on December 17. The court has scheduled the hearing for the motion on notice for December 24, 2025, where the substantive issues of the case will be further addressed.
