The Federal High Court in Warri has temporarily restrained the Nigeria Police Force from implementing its controversial tinted glass permit policy, set to take effect on October 6, 2025. The injunction, granted by Justice H.A. Ngangijowa on Friday, October 3, follows an ex-parte motion filed by John Aipokoko-Martins on behalf of himself and all vehicle owners across Nigeria.
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Justice H.A. Ngangijowa, presiding over Suit No. FHC/WR/CS/103/2025, granted the orders on Friday, October 3, following an ex-parte motion filed by plaintiff John Aipokoko-Martins, who sued on behalf of himself and all tinted car owners in the country. The defendants named in the suit are the Inspector General of Police and the Nigeria Police Force.
The court’s ruling bars the police, their officers, agents, privies, and contractors from:
- Enforcing or implementing the Tinted Glass Permit Policy, which mandates permits for vehicles with tinted windows starting next week.
- Stopping, harassing, arresting, detaining, impounding vehicles, or engaging in extortion related to the policy.
- Interfering with citizens’ constitutional rights to dignity, privacy, freedom of movement, and property ownership during any purported enforcement.
- Using the account of Parkway Projects (A/C No. 4001017918) to collect fees for tinted glass permit renewals or conduct related government business.
The injunction remains in force pending the hearing and determination of a motion on notice, with the matter adjourned to October 16, 2025, for further proceedings. The court also ordered an accelerated hearing to resolve the suit expeditiously and directed parties to maintain the status quo in the interim.
Additionally, Justice Ngangijowa granted leave for the plaintiff to serve originating summons and other court processes on the defendants via substituted means, including FedEx courier service, to ensure swift notification.
Aipokoko-Martins, an adult male and Nigerian citizen residing at No. 106 Airport Road, Warri, Delta State, deposed in affidavits of urgency that the policy could lead to widespread harassment and rights violations. His legal team, led by Kunle Edun SAN alongside A.J. Edemademide, A.C. Ojuksonsin Esq., Faith Anigboro Esq., Awururo-Okooye Mrs. Esq., T.F. Yashobo Mrs. Esq., and Oghenetage Fole Esq., successfully argued the motion.
While the court refused certain reliefs sought in the original motion—specifically interim orders on some aspects of the prayers—the core injunctions provide immediate relief to motorists nationwide. The ruling comes amid growing public outcry over the policy, which critics argue imposes undue financial burdens and enables police extortion without adequate public consultation.
ENROLLMENT ORDER ON TINTED PERMIT ENFORCEMENTThe Nigeria Police Force has yet to issue an official response, but lawyers hail the decision as a safeguard for fundamental rights under the 1999 Constitution.
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