Nigeria, April 24 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday restrained the Nigeria Police Force and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) from imposing fines on motorists over third-party motor vehicle insurance.

In a judgment, judge Hauwa Yilwa clarified the limits of enforcement powers under existing laws.

She held that while both the police and the FRSC retain powers to enforce compliance with third-party motor insurance, they lack the legal authority to impose fines without a court order.

The suit was filed by activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju against the Inspector-General of Police, the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, and the FRSC.

He brought the suit under Section 17 of the Motor Vehicles (Third Party Insurance...