Police Command in Kogi has warned defaulters as it begun the enforcement of mandatory Third-Party Insurance Policy for all vehicles in compliance with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun.
The Commissioner of Police, Mr Miller Dantawaye, has ordered strict adherence to the IGP directive across the state.
Dantawaye, in a statement issued in Lokoja by the Command’s Spokesman, SP Williams Ovye-Aya, said he was expecting a full compliance from Kogi motorists.
The commissioner said that the enforcement, which began on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, aimed to enhance road safety and ensure that all vehicle owners comply with insurance regulations.
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“These regulations are designed to protect both motorists and other road users,” he said.
The commissioner urged the people of Kogi to cooperate with the police officers carrying out enforcement duties to avoid unnecessary challenges.
He warned that failure to comply with the directive would attract legal consequences.”
The commissioner advised all vehicle owners and road users in the state to obtain valid third-party insurance to avoid any inconveniences during enforcement.
He readily directed all Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders, and Divisional Police Officers to ensure full implementation of the directive while maintaining a high level of professionalism and adherence to standard procedures.
