Kwara Police commences statewide enforcement on vehicles with obscured, defaced number plates

The Kwara State Police Command, on Monday, commenced the enforcement operations on a statewide enforcement exercise against vehicles with covered, obscured, unauthorised, defaced, altered or no registration number plates.

This in strict compliance with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, and in furtherance of efforts to strengthen public safety and deny criminal elements the opportunity to conceal their identities and operations.
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‎A statement signed by Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, Police Public Relations Officer, said Ojo Adekimi, the State Commissioner of Police, 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.
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‎The Commissioner of Police further ordered that any vehicle found in violation of the directive shall be impounded and subjected to thorough investigation in accordance with extant laws and established procedures.

“The Command wishes to state unequivocally 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.
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“‎Motorists and vehicle owners are therefore strongly advised 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.
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‎”This exercise is not intended to inconvenience law-abiding citizens. Still, it is a deliberate and proactive security measure aimed at improving the identification of vehicles, enhancing criminal investigations, tracking fleeing suspects, and strengthening the overall security architecture of Kwara State. Criminals have increasingly exploited concealed or unregistered vehicles to perpetrate unlawful acts, and the Command is determined to close every avenue that aids such activities,” it added.
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‎The Police Command, therefore, warned that any person who deliberately covers, tampers with, alters, or operates a vehicle without proper registration number plates does so at their own risk and should be prepared to face the full weight of the law.

Compliance is mandatory, and enforcement officers have been directed to carry out their duties professionally, impartially, and without fear or favour.
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‎The Command according to the statement remains resolute in its commitment to protecting lives and property and creating a safer environment for all residents and visitors to the State.

It appreciates the continued cooperation and support of the good people of Kwara, calling on everyone to embrace the initiative in the collective interest of public safety and security.

The Command encouraged members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious persons, vehicles, movements, or activities through the Command’s emergency lines: 0703 206 9501 and 0812 527 5046.