⁷The Federal High Court sitting in Warri has issued an order directing the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector-General of Police to maintain the status quo in the ongoing case concerning the controversial tinted glass permit.
The case, Suit No. FHC/WR/CS/103/2025: John Aikpokpo-Martins v. Inspector-General of Police & Nigeria Police Force, came up for hearing on Thursday, October 2.
Delivering the interim order, the Court instructed the police authorities to respect judicial processes pending further proceedings in the matter.
Confirming the development, Kunle Edun, SAN, who led the legal team, described the directive as “a major step in ensuring that the rule of law is upheld while the substantive issues in the case are being determined.”
Details of the ruling, including the next adjourned date, are expected shortly.
Meanwhile, in Uyo, police officers continued enforcement of the tint permit on Thursday, October 2. Reports reveal that several high-profile personalities, including judges, local government chairmen, government officials, and private citizens, were arrested.
The development has heightened public concern, as the matter remains before the court.
