Police say no official court order yet on tinted glass permit enforcement
The Nigeria Police Force stated it has not received any official court order to stop enforcing the tinted glass permit policy. The statement comes after reports of a Delta State High Court injunction against the enforcement. Force spokesman Benjamin Hundeyin clarified on June 5, 2025, that the police only learned of the judgment through the media. He emphasized that the police will comply with any lawful directive once properly served.
What happened
- The Nigeria Police Force says it has not been officially served any court order halting the tinted glass permit policy as of June 5, 2025.
- A Delta State High Court reportedly issued an injunction restraining enforcement, following a suit by Israel Joe and lawyer Kunle Edun (SAN).
- Benjamin Hundeyin stated the police will review and comply with any lawful directive once they receive official court documents.
- The Force insists the tinted glass policy is legal and not revenue-driven, countering claims by the Nigerian Bar Association and its president Afam Osigwe (SAN).
- The police clarified that all payments are processed through approved channels, denying allegations of funds being diverted to private accounts.
