The Ogun State Police Command has commenced statewide enforcement against vehicles operating with covered, obscured, defaced, concealed, unauthorised, as well as no registration number plates, in compliance with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police. 

Spokeperson of the command, deputy Superintendent of police, DSP , Oluseyi Babaseyi disclosed that the exercise is aimed at strengthening security, enhancing public safety, and denying criminal elements the anonymity often exploited in the commission of crimes.

The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, has 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.

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

According to him, ” the directive exempts only those vehicles officially entitled to display flags in line with established protocols.

Meanwhile, the State Police Command urges 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.

He added that the 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.

The Command remains committed to protecting lives and property and urges residents to comply with this directive while continuing to support the Police with credible and timely information. Officers deployed for the enforcement have been directed to conduct themselves professionally, courteously, and within the ambit of the law.