Kwara Police to Launch Statewide Clampdown on Vehicles with Fake Registration

In a bid to fortify security and curb criminal activities in Kwara State, the Kwara State Police Command has unveiled plans to embark on a statewide enforcement operation. The operation, which is slated to commence on Monday, aims to tackle vehicles displaying fake, covered, obscured, altered, defaced, unauthorised, or no registration number plates. This move is in line with a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, which seeks to prevent criminal elements from concealing their identities and movements through the use of improperly registered vehicles.

The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, issued a statement on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, announcing the exercise. According to the statement, the Commissioner of Police has instructed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and the State Traffic Officer to immediately commence full-scale enforcement across their respective areas of responsibility to ensure total compliance with the directive.

The statement emphasized that any vehicle found in violation of the directive shall be impounded and subjected to thorough investigation in accordance with extant laws and established procedures. The police command stressed that there would be no exemptions or preferential treatment for any individual or organisation found contravening the directive, irrespective of status, position, or influence.

Motorists and vehicle owners are advised to remove any covering or obstruction on their number plates and ensure that only duly issued, valid, and clearly visible registration plates are displayed on their vehicles at all times. The exercise is a proactive security measure designed to improve vehicle identification, aid criminal investigations, track fleeing suspects, and strengthen the overall security architecture of the state.

The police warned that anyone who deliberately covers, tampers with, alters, or operates a vehicle without proper registration number plates would face the full weight of the law. While reaffirming its commitment to protecting lives and property, the command urged residents to support the initiative and report suspicious persons, vehicles, movements, or activities through its emergency lines.