Ogun Police Begin Enforcement Against Vehicles Without Number Plates Or With Covered Registration

Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.

The Ogun State Police Command has commenced a statewide enforcement operation against vehicles operating with covered, obscured, defaced, concealed, unauthorised, or no registration number plates, in compliance with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police. The exercise, which took effect on Saturday, June 12, 2026, is aimed at strengthening security, enhancing public safety, and denying criminal elements the anonymity often exploited in the commission of crimes such as kidnapping, armed robbery, and hit‑and‑run incidents.

In a press release issued on Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Ogun State Command, DSP Oluseyi B. Babaseyi, stated that the Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, has directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Tactical Team Commanders to impound offending vehicles and carry out thorough investigations in accordance with extant laws. The enforcement also covers vehicles displaying fake, improperly issued, altered, or otherwise unauthorised registration number plates. However, the directive exempts only those vehicles officially entitled to display flags in line with established protocols.

CP Bode Ojajuni explained that the operation is part of a broader national security strategy designed to remove the cloak of anonymity that criminals often rely upon. Unregistered vehicles or those with hidden number plates make it difficult for security agencies to trace vehicles used in crimes, identify owners, or track movement patterns. By ensuring that every vehicle on the road carries a valid and clearly visible number plate, law enforcement can more effectively investigate crimes, set up credible checkpoints, and respond to emergencies.

The commissioner emphasised that the exercise is not intended to inconvenience law‑abiding citizens but to enhance the capacity of law enforcement agencies to identify vehicles, investigate crimes, track criminal suspects, and strengthen the overall security architecture of Ogun State. He noted that many criminals, including kidnappers and armed robbers, often remove or cover their number plates to evade detection. A simple but consistent enforcement of registration laws, he argued, would make it significantly harder for such elements to operate with impunity.

The Ogun State Police Command advised motorists, transport operators, fleet owners, and members of the public to ensure that their vehicles carry valid, duly issued, and clearly visible registration number plates at all times. The command also warned against the use of tinted glasses that obscure the view of occupants, as such modifications are also covered under existing traffic regulations. Vehicles found in violation will be impounded, and their owners may face prosecution in mobile courts established for traffic and safety offences.

Officers deployed for the enforcement have been directed to conduct themselves professionally, courteously, and within the ambit of the law. The commissioner warned against any form of extortion or harassment of motorists and stated that any officer found violating these directives would face disciplinary action. He also urged motorists to cooperate with security personnel during stop‑and‑search operations and to produce their vehicle documents when requested.

The enforcement in Ogun State follows a similar directive issued earlier by the Inspector‑General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, who ordered a nationwide crackdown on unregistered and improperly registered vehicles. The IGP had noted that the practice of operating vehicles without number plates or with concealed plates is unlawful, irresponsible, and a growing threat to public safety and national security. He directed all Commissioners of Police, tactical commanders, and heads of formations to intensify enforcement operations nationwide with a clear warning that there would be no preferential treatment or selective enforcement.

The Ogun State Police Command has also provided emergency contact numbers for residents to report suspicious activities or seek assistance. The toll‑free Gateway Shield number is 0800 000 9111, while other emergency lines include 0906 283 7609, 0912 014 1706, 0915 102 7369, and 0708 497 2994. The command encouraged residents to use these channels to provide credible and timely information to support the enforcement exercise and other security operations.

The command reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property and urged residents to comply with this directive while continuing to support the police with credible and timely information. As the enforcement begins, motorists across Ogun State are advised to check their vehicle registrations, ensure their number plates are clearly visible, and avoid any modifications that could be interpreted as an attempt to hide their identity. The police have made it clear: the era of driving with impunity behind hidden or missing number plates is coming to an end in Ogun State.

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