This comes barely 24 hours after a Federal High Court sitting in Warri ordered the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to suspend enforcement of the policy pending the determination of a suit before it.
The court had specifically directed the police to maintain the status quo and respect judicial processes, warning against actions that could undermine its authority.
Despite this ruling, the Delta Police Command, in a statement released on its official “X” handle (@DeltaPoliceNG) on Friday, October 3, announced the clampdown, stating:
“Enforcement of tint permits. Twenty-five vehicles were impounded for driving a tinted vehicle without a tinted permit in Asaba. Visit @POSSAP_NGG website today and get it done or your police state headquarters.”
The development has sparked debate, with critics questioning whether the police action amounts to contempt of court.
Background of the Policy
The Nigeria Police Force had suspended the issuance of tinted permits in 2022 but resumed the scheme in April 2025 under the Police Specialised Services Automation Project (POSSAP). The Inspector-General of Police, Egbetokun, initially set August 12 as the deadline for motorists to obtain the permit, before extending it to October 2.
Police authorities have consistently defended the enforcement as lawful, citing the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act of 1991 and national security concerns.
However, with the Warri court’s ruling still in force, the legality of the Delta Police Command’s enforcement remains under scrutiny.
