BY SOLOMON OKPO
ABUJA, The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has directed Commissioners of Police, Tactical Commanders, and Heads of Police Formations across the country to intensify enforcement against vehicles operating without registration number plates or with concealed, altered, defaced, or obscured registration numbers.
The directive was issued during the monthly conference with strategic senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force held at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Centre, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
Speaking at the meeting, the IGP described the increasing number of vehicles operating without proper registration or with deliberately concealed number plates as unlawful and a significant threat to public safety and national security. He stressed that vehicle registration is a vital tool for crime prevention, intelligence gathering, and effective law enforcement.
According to him, criminal elements often exploit anonymous vehicles to commit offences and evade detection, making strict enforcement necessary to curb criminal activities and enhance public security.
Consequently, all Police Commands nationwide have been directed to immediately commence enforcement operations against offending vehicles. The police warned that any vehicle found without approved registration plates or with tampered registration details will be stopped, impounded, and subjected to appropriate legal procedures in line with existing laws.
The IGP urged vehicle owners to comply fully with registration requirements, emphasizing that there would be no preferential treatment for violators during the enforcement exercise.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to strengthening public safety, supporting national security objectives, and enforcing lawful measures aimed at preventing crime and protecting citizens.
The directive was contained in a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, on June 10, 2026.
