Kwara State Police Command has announced that it will on Monday begin a statewide enforcement exercise against vehicles with covered, obscured,
unauthorized, defaced, altered or no registration number plates.
A statement by the spokesperson of the command, SP Adetoun Ejire Adeyemi, in Ilorin on Sunday, said the move is in strict compliance with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu.
”Consequently, the state Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, has directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), and the State Traffic Officer to immediately commence full-scale enforcement across their respective Areas of Responsibility and ensure total compliance with this directive,” the statement said.
The police commissioner said any vehicle found in violation of the directive will be impounded and subjected to thorough investigation in accordance with extant laws and established procedures.
The command stated that “there will be no preferential treatment, exemption, or special consideration for any individual or organisation found contravening this directive, irrespective of status, position, or influence”.
“The law will be applied fairly, firmly, and without compromise,” the statement added.
The command advised motorists and vehicle owners to remove any covering or obstruction on their number plates and ensure that only duly issued, valid, and clearly visible registration plates are displayed on their vehicles at all times.
Owners are equally urged to keep all vehicle documents current and readily available for inspection whenever required by law enforcement officers.
The command explained that the exercise is not intended to inconvenience law-abiding citizens, but a deliberate and proactive security measure aimed at
