The Kogi State Police Command has commenced enforcement exercise against vehicles operating with covered, obscured, defaced, unauthorized, invalid, or missing registration number plates as part of efforts to strengthen security across the state.
The exercise, which began on Monday, June 15, 2026, follows a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, and is aimed at preventing criminals from using unidentifiable vehicles to carry out unlawful activities.
In a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat, the Commissioner of Police in Kogi State, CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Motor Traffic Police personnel to ensure strict enforcement of the directive within their respective jurisdictions.
According to the statement, vehicles found violating the regulations will be impounded and subjected to investigations in accordance with existing laws.
The command advised motorists, commercial transport operators, and fleet owners to ensure that their vehicles display valid and clearly visible registration number plates at all times. Vehicle owners were also urged to keep all relevant documents updated and readily available for inspection by law enforcement officers when required.
The police described the exercise as a proactive measure designed to enhance crime prevention, improve vehicle identification, and support ongoing security operations across the state.
Reaffirming its commitment to protecting lives and property, the Kogi State Police Command called on residents to cooperate with security agencies to ensure the success of the initiative.
The command also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious persons, vehicles, or activities to the nearest police station or through designated emergency channels.
