Jibrin Samuel Okutepa, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has faulted the Nigeria Police Force over claims that it has not been formally served with the federal high court order suspending the enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy.
In a statement by Benjamin Hundeyin, the force spokesperson, the police said they were yet to receive official service of the court order, which was issued by justice H.A Ngangijowa of the federal high court in Warri (Suit No. FHC/WR/CS/103/2025).
The order temporarily halted the tinted glass permit policy following concerns that it infringed on motorists’ constitutional rights.
In a response to the police spokesperson on his X page, Okutepa pointed to a tweet by the Hundeyin that included the court order, arguing that it proves the force is aware of the litigation.
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“If the Nigerian Police has not been officially served with the orders of the Court, but as the official spokesman of the police you have the enrolled orders attached here, can you reasonably say you have not seen the orders? This tweet shows that you have a copy of the order. It also shows that the police are aware of the pending litigation,” the Okutepa said.
He said the police should uphold judicial respect and act in line with global civilised standards, even before formal service is effected.
“As the foremost law enforcement agent, it will be nice and accord with civilised standards all over the world that the pending processes that you are aware of be respected by the police institution. That is my honest advice,” Okutepa added.
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The police had announced that it would be implementing the policy from October 2, 2025.
