Emmanuel lkpeama
In line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, the Lagos State Police Command has embarked on enforcing the mandatory minimum of Third Party Motor Vehicle Insurance with effect from February 1st, 2025.
In a release signed by the Force PRO,CSP Benjamin Hundeyin stated that vehicle owners in Lagos State are required to possess a minimum of valid Third Party Insurance.
Those without any class of Insurance are advised to get insured immediately.
He went on to say that the Nigeria Police Force has caution vehicle owners and operators against non-compliance with this essential regulation as failure of which will result in strict enforcement actions, including fines, penalties or both.
He noted that this initiative is aimed to ensure vehicle owners comply with stipulated insurance requirements to protect themselves and other road users.
Meanwhile the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olanrewaju Ishola, has charged officers on this enforcement exercise to be professional, courteous but firm in the discharge of their duties.
He equally warned that no form of incivility to members of the public would be tolerated from them.
“The public are enjoined to cooperate with the police as this crucial enforcement exercise is a win-win situation for all.”he stated.
In the same vein,the Imo State Police Command has also began the enforcement of the third-party vehicle insurance policy, in compliance with directives from the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, instructed the officers to maintain the highest levels of professionalism and integrity during the enforcement exercise.
In a statement released by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye, the CP warned against any form of misconduct that could tarnish the reputation of the Force, stressing that any officer found violating ethical standards would face strict disciplinary action.
The statement went further to urge vehicle owners across the state to ensure that their insurance documents are valid and up to date to avoid penalties.
Investigator news reports that the enforcement operation is being carried out by a dedicated team comprising Divisional Traffic Officers (DTOs), members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), and officials from the State Internal Revenue Service.
