Warri, Nigeria — The Federal High Court sitting in Warri has ordered the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector General of Police to maintain the status quo in the ongoing legal dispute surrounding the controversial tinted glass permit enforcement.
The case, Suit No. FHC/WR/CS/103/2025: John Aikpokpo-Martins v. Inspector General of Police & Nigeria Police Force, came up for hearing earlier today before the Federal High Court, Warri Division.
In its interim ruling, the Court directed the police authorities to respect judicial processes and refrain from any actions that could prejudice the matter pending further proceedings.
Speaking after the session, Kunle Edun, SAN, who led the applicant’s legal team, described the decision as “a major step toward upholding the rule of law and ensuring that due process takes its rightful place in matters of public concern.”
The case, which has drawn significant attention from motorists, legal practitioners, and civil rights advocates, challenges the constitutionality and implementation of the Nigeria Police’s tinted glass permit policy. This issue has been a subject of controversy due to allegations of extortion and inconsistent enforcement.
Further details on the court’s ruling and the next adjourned date are expected to be released soon.
— The Metropolis