The Ogun State Police Command has initiated a statewide enforcement operation targeting vehicles operating without registration number plates or with covered, obscured, defaced, concealed, or unauthorised plates. This action aligns with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police to strengthen security and public safety.
Details of the Enforcement
Spokesperson of the command, Deputy Superintendent of Police Oluseyi Babaseyi, stated that the exercise aims to deny criminal elements the anonymity often exploited in committing crimes. The Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, has instructed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Tactical Team Commanders to impound offending vehicles and conduct thorough investigations in line with existing laws.
The enforcement also covers vehicles displaying fake, improperly issued, altered, or unauthorised registration number plates. Only vehicles officially entitled to display flags per established protocols are exempted.
Call for Compliance
The command urges motorists, transport operators, fleet owners, and the public to ensure their vehicles carry valid, clearly visible registration number plates at all times. The exercise is not intended to inconvenience law-abiding citizens but to enhance law enforcement's ability to identify vehicles, investigate crimes, track suspects, and bolster Ogun State's security architecture.
The command remains committed to protecting lives and property and encourages residents to comply with the directive and support the police with credible, timely information. Officers deployed for the enforcement have been instructed to conduct themselves professionally, courteously, and within legal bounds.
