Nigerian police begin nationwide crackdown on obscured plates

A coordinated nationwide police enforcement operation targeting vehicles with obscured, missing, or unauthorized license plates is now underway across multiple Nigerian states, following a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu. The initiative, which began on Monday, June 15, aims to enhance public safety by denying criminals the use of untraceable vehicles.

In Kogi State, Commissioner of Police Naziru Bello Kankarofi announced the commencement of a statewide exercise, directing all area commanders and divisional officers to ensure full compliance. Police authorities warned that any vehicle found with covered, defaced, or missing plates would be impounded and investigated under existing laws. Motorists have been advised to ensure their registration plates are valid and clearly visible at all times.

Similar operations have been launched in Delta, Rivers, and Ondo states. In Delta, Commissioner of Police Olufemi Oyeniyi directed his officers to strictly enforce the regulations, citing the significant security risk posed by vehicles that are difficult to trace. The command advised drivers to remove any obstructions from their plates and to immediately...