A Delta State High Court has issued an ex-parte interim injunction halting the nationwide enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy, effectively overriding the Nigeria Police Force’s (NPF) plan to resume implementation on January 2, 2026.

Justice Joe Egwu granted the order on Wednesday in Suit No. HOR/FHR/M/31/2025, filed by activist Israel Joe, represented by Kunle Edun (SAN) and legal team. The injunction restrains the Inspector-General of Police, the NPF, and the Delta State Commissioner of Police from:

• Implementing or enforcing the tinted glass permit policy pending the substantive hearing.
• Stopping, harassing, arresting, detaining, or extorting motorists under the guise of the policy.
• Using the Parkway Projects Account, a private contractor’s account, for any government-related business.

The court also approved substituted service on national respondents via the Delta State Police Command Headquarters in Asaba, with the motion on notice hearing scheduled for December 24, 2025.

The ruling follows the NPF’s December 15 announcement to resume enforcement, previously suspended amid legal challenges and public outcry. The police had cited rising crime concealment risks as justification.

Joe’s suit argues the policy lacks constitutional backing, facilitates extortion, and contradicts upcoming 2026 tax reforms. The injunction offers temporary relief amid widespread criticism of harassment and revenue collection through private channels.

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) had earlier threatened contempt proceedings if enforcement resumed without resolving legal concerns.