Ogun police begin clampdown on vehicles with covered, unauthorized number plates

Ogun State Police Command has commenced statewide enforcement against vehicles operating with covered, obscured, defaced, concealed, unauthorised, or no registration number plates.

DAILY POST reports that the enforcement is in compliance with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Olutunji Disu.

 The exercise is aimed at strengthening security, enhancing public safety, and denying criminal elements the anonymity often exploited in the commission of crimes.

In a statement on Friday by the Ogun Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the State Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Tactical Team Commanders to impound offending vehicles and carry out thorough investigations in accordance with extant laws.

Babaseyi stated that the enforcement also covers vehicles displaying fake, improperly issued, altered, or otherwise unauthorised registration number plates. 

“However, the directive exempts only those vehicles officially entitled to display flags in line with established protocols,” he added.

The Command advised motorists, transport operators, fleet owners, and members of the public to ensure that their vehicles carry valid, duly issued, and clearly visible registration number plates at all times. 

“This exercise is not intended to inconvenience law-abiding citizens but to enhance the capacity of law enforcement agencies to identify vehicles, investigate crimes, track criminal suspects, and strengthen the overall security architecture of Ogun State,” Babaseyi explained.

The police spokesperson assetted that the officers deployed for the enforcement have been directed to conduct themselves professionally, courteously, and within the ambit of the law.

He reiterated the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and urged residents to comply with this directive while continuing to support the Police with credible and timely information.