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The Digest:

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has filed a lawsuit against the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) in response to the new tinted glass permit policy. The association has condemned the directive as unlawful and a direct violation of citizens’ fundamental rights.

Key Points
  • The NBA has instituted a lawsuit against the IGP over the new tinted glass permit policy.
  • The association described the policy as unlawful and a violation of fundamental human rights.
  • The new policy requires motorists to obtain annual permits for a fee through a digital portal.
  • The NBA alleges the funds are being routed to a private vendor, not the Federation Account.
  • The association claims the policy has already led to cases of harassment and extortion by police.
  • The NBA is questioning the legal foundation of the policy, which it says relies on a military decree from 1991.
  • The suit was filed on September 2 at the Federal High Court in Abuja.
  • The NBA has urged the police to suspend enforcement until the court makes a decision.
The lawsuit filed by the NBA against the police over the tinted glass permit policy highlights a significant conflict between government directives and constitutional rights. By challenging the policy, the NBA is not only questioning its legal basis but also bringing attention to the broader issues of transparency, public harassment, and accountability within law enforcement.