The Nigerian Bar Association has slammed the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun over the enforcement of the controversial tinted glass permit.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Olukunle Edun (SAN), the Chairman of the NBA’s Public Interest Litigation Committee announced that the association would also be offering free legal services to any motorist “harassed” by police officers over non-compliance with the Force’s directive.
Recall that the NPF had directed all motorists with tinted glasses on their vehicles to ensure they obtain the permit by October 1, 2025.
However, in a suit filed against the police and the IGP, the NBA described the scheme as illegal and an exploitation of motorists across by country.
The suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1821/2025, challenges the constitutionality of the policy as implemented by the Nigeria Police Force and the IGP.
Also vowing to protect all vehicle owners with tinted glasses, the NBA promised to invoke the powers of the court to ensure that the Nigeria Police Force does not trample on the rights of Nigerians.
“Any citizen who is harassed by the police in the purported enforcement of the illegal tinted glass permit should feel free to contact any of the NBA branches,” Edun said.
Edun assured the public that members of the association’s human rights committee have been stationed across its 130 branches to ensure that adequate legal representation is given to citizens affected by the IGP’s directive.
He also accused the police of turning the tinted glass permit scheme into a revenue-generating venture which could generate at least N3 billion within one month of its implementation.
Edun noted that with the matter currently before the court, the Police action is lawless and in contempt of judicial processes.
The article was originally published on Politics Nigeria.
