The enforcement exercise, carried out on Thursday, was part of a renewed clampdown on motorists flouting regulations on tinted permits across the state capital.
Twenty-five vehicles have been impounded by the Nigeria Police Force in Asaba, Delta State, for operating with tinted glasses without the controversial mandatory permits.
The enforcement exercise, carried out on Thursday, was part of a renewed clampdown on motorists flouting regulations on tinted permits across the state capital.
In a post on its official X account on Friday, the Delta State Police Command urged motorists to process their permits through the Police Specialised Services Automation Project (POSSAP) platform or at the state police headquarters to avoid arrest.
“Delta government announced enforcement of tint permits. Twenty-five vehicles impounded for driving a tinted vehicle without a tinted permit in Asaba. Visit @POSSAP_NGG website today and get it done or your police state headquarters,” the police said.
The clampdown followed an earlier announcement by the command that full enforcement of regulations on tinted vehicle glass, sirens, and number plates would commence from Thursday, October 2, 2025.
According to a statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, Bright Edafe, the exercise also covers the unauthorised use of sirens, revolving or strobe lights, and the defacing or obstruction of number plates by private individuals and non-entitled officials.
“All unauthorised sirens and flashing lights should be removed without delay. Number plates must remain clear, legible, and properly affixed at all times; no bending, flipping, tinting, covering, sticker obstruction, or any alteration that renders them unreadable is permitted,” the statement partly read.
The Commissioner of Police, Abaniwonda Olufemi, assured residents that the enforcement would be conducted with professionalism and respect for constitutional rights.
“These measures are intended to curb road intimidation, strengthen deterrence, and improve public safety,” he said.
He further directed Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers to supervise the exercise and ensure civility in all engagements closely.
The command advised motorists to carry essential vehicle documents, including driver’s licence, insurance, and proof of ownership, and to cooperate with officers during stop-and-search procedures. It also urged residents to report cases of misconduct by personnel through the Command’s Complaint Response Unit.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian Bar Association’s Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) has issued a scathing warning to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
The body accused the Force of showing reckless disregard for the rule of law by insisting on enforcing the controversial tinted glass permit policy despite a pending court case challenging its legality.
In a letter addressed to the IGP on Wednesday, NBA-SPIDEL disclosed that it had already filed Suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/1821/2025, Incorporated Trustees, Nigerian Bar Association v. Inspector General of Police & Anor, at the Federal High Court, Abuja, seeking to determine the constitutionality and lawfulness of the policy.
According to the letter, advance copies of the originating summons and a motion on notice for interlocutory injunction were served on the Police Directorate of Legal Services as far back as September 25, 2025.
Despite this, the NBA accused Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, and several state police commands of making “contemptuous” public statements announcing that enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy would commence on October 2, 2025