Police to begin crackdown on vehicles without clear number plates in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has announced plans to commence a statewide enforcement exercise against vehicles with covered, obscured, unauthorised, defaced or no registration number plates as part of efforts to strengthen security and curb criminal activities in the state.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, saying the exercise was in compliance with a directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, aimed at enhancing public safety and preventing criminal elements from concealing their identities.

According to the statement, the enforcement exercise will begin on Monday, June 15, 2026, and will be supervised by the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai.

The police commissioner has directed all Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers across the state to ensure full compliance within their respective jurisdictions.

The statement added that any vehicle found violating the directive would be impounded and subjected to thorough investigation in line with existing laws and established procedures.

“The Command wishes to assure members of the public that this enforcement exercise is not intended to inconvenience law-abiding motorists.

“Rather, it is a proactive security measure designed to enhance the capacity of Police operatives to identify vehicles, investigate crimes, track criminal suspects, and strengthen the overall security architecture of the State,” the statement read.

The police advised motorists, transport operators and fleet owners to ensure their vehicles carry valid, duly issued and clearly visible registration number plates at all times. Vehicle owners were also urged to keep their documentation up to date and readily available for inspection when required.

Reaffirming its commitment to public safety, the command said, “The Command remains steadfast in its commitment to protecting lives and property and creating a safer environment for all residents and visitors in the State.”

It also called on residents to support the initiative by remaining vigilant and reporting suspicious persons, vehicles or activities through its emergency lines, stressing that effective policing depends on public cooperation.(Punch)