By Desire Emmanuel
The Nigerian Bar Association NBA on Tuesday, December 16, said it is ready to provide legal assistance to any Nigerian who is harassed, arrested, whose movement is impeded, whose vehicle is impounded, or who is prosecuted by the police on account of the enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy.
The Nigeria Police had on Monday, December 15, issued a statement saying the enforcement of the tinted glass permit will resume from January 2, 2026, urging Nigerians to comply.
But in a statement by the NBA, it said the statement issued by the police is a violation of an existing court order stopping the enforcement of the policy.
The NBA therefore called on the Inspector General of Police to withdraw the statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin immediately and halt all attempts to reactivate enforcement of the policy pending the final determination of all related court actions.
It also said in order to defend the rights of Nigerians, it has directs all its branches and the NBA Human Rights Committee to provide legal representation to any Nigerian who is harassed, arrested, whose movement is impeded, whose vehicle is impounded, or who is prosecuted by the police on account of the policy.
“The NBA will not allow citizens to be subjected to intimidation or abuse under a policy currently before the courts,” it added.
The NBA said a suit on the matter had been fully heard and judgment reserved, adding that the Inspector General of Police has a constitutional obligation to respect the judicial process and refrain from any action capable of preempting or undermining the court’s decision.
