Defence, Security
THE Police Command in Osun says it’s embarking on a statewide enforcement of checkmating, apprehending and impounding vehicles operating without number plates or with defaced or covered number plates.
This is contained in a statement by the state Police Command Spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, on Tuesday in Osogbo.
Ojelabi said that the enforcement which also covers vehicles with obscured, concealed, unauthorised and unregistered vehicles is in compliance with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police.
He said the enforcement operation would equally cover vehicles displaying fake, improperly issued, altered, or otherwise unauthorised registration number plates.
“The exercise is aimed at strengthening security, enhancing public safety, and denying criminal elements the anonymity often exploited in the commission of crimes,” he said.
Ojelabi said that the State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan has also directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and other officers on the field, to impound offending vehicles and carry out thorough investigation in accordance with extant laws.
He said officers deployed for the enforcement have also been directed to conduct themselves professionally, courteously, and within the ambit of the law.
He said that motorists, transport operators, fleet owners, and members of the public are to ensure that their vehicles carry valid, duly issued, and clearly visible registration number plates at all times.
The spokesperson added that the exercise was 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 the state.
He said the police command remains committed to protecting lives and property.
Ojelabi urged residents to comply with the directive and continue to support the police with credible and timely information.
(NAN)
W.U
June 16, 2026
Tags: DSP Abiodun Ojelabi Ibrahim Gotan