The Ogun State Police Command has launched a sweeping, statewide enforcement operation targeting vehicles with covered, defaced, unauthorized, or missing registration number plates.
The security crackdown aligns with a direct mandate from the Inspector-General of Police. It is designed to eliminate the anonymity that criminal elements frequently exploit to commit crimes and evade detection across the state.
Strict Directives to Impound Offending Vehicles
The Commissioner of Police for the Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, has ordered all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), and Tactical Team Leaders to strictly enforce the directive. Officers have been instructed to impound non-compliant vehicles immediately and initiate comprehensive investigations into their owners or operators.
The enforcement sweep targets a wide range of violations, including:
- Completely covered or obscured plates
- Defaced or concealed registration numbers
- Fake, altered, or improperly issued plates
- Vehicles operating with no license plates at all
According to the command, the only vehicles exempted from this enforcement are those officially authorized to display flags in accordance with established state and federal protocols.
Balancing Security with Professionalism
Recognizing that the exercise might raise concerns among commuters, police leadership emphasized that the operation is strictly aimed at tracking criminal suspects and fortifying Ogun State’s security architecture, rather than disrupting daily life.
”This exercise is not intended to inconvenience law-abiding citizens, but to enhance the capacity of law enforcement agencies to identify vehicles and investigate crimes effectively,” the Command stated.
In anticipation of public scrutiny, CP Ojajuni has directed all field officers to maintain the highest levels of professionalism, courtesy, and human rights standards throughout the enforcement process.
Public Advisory and Emergency Contacts
Motorists, fleet owners, and transport operators are strongly advised to ensure their vehicles display valid, authorized, and clearly visible number plates to avoid impoundment.
The Command also urged residents to remain vigilant and support the initiative by sharing credible, timely information. In case of emergencies or to report suspicious activity, the public can reach the Ogun State Police via the following channels:
1.Gateway Shield (Toll-Free): 0800 000 9111
2.Emergency Hotlines: 0906 283 7609, 0912 014 1706, 0915 102 7369, 0708 497 2994
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