Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The Kogi State Police Command on Monday, June 15, 2026, launched a statewide enforcement exercise against vehicles operating with covered, obscured, defaced, unauthorised, invalid or missing registration number plates, in compliance with a directive from the Inspector‑General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu. The move, aimed at strengthening public safety and denying criminals the anonymity they often rely on to commit crimes, was announced in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi.
The operation, which begins Monday, follows a nationwide directive issued by the IGP earlier this week ordering all commands to crack down on unregistered vehicles and those with deliberately concealed or tampered plates. The IGP had described the practice as “unlawful, irresponsible and a growing threat to public safety and national security”, noting that criminals, including kidnappers and armed robbers, frequently exploit untraceable vehicles to evade detection and accountability.
In line with the directive, the Kogi State Police Command has directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and Motor Traffic Police personnel to ensure strict enforcement within their jurisdictions. Vehicles found in violation of the regulations will be impounded and subjected to investigation in accordance with existing laws. The command also advised motorists, commercial transport operators and fleet owners to ensure that their vehicles display valid and clearly visible registration number plates at all times, and 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. The command reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property and urged residents to cooperate with officers carrying out the enforcement exercise. Members of the public were also encouraged to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious persons, vehicles or activities to the nearest police station or through designated emergency channels.
The enforcement exercise is part of a broader national security strategy aimed at removing the cloak of anonymity that criminal elements often exploit, and ensuring that every vehicle on the road is properly registered and identifiable. The IGP has warned that there will be no preferential treatment or selective enforcement in the operation, and that all offending vehicles, regardless of the status of the owner, will be impounded and subjected to due legal process.
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