The Lagos State Police Command has announced plans to commence a statewide enforcement exercise against vehicles operating with covered, obscured, defaced, unauthorised or missing registration number plates as part of efforts to strengthen security and enhance public safety across the state.
The exercise, scheduled to begin on June 15, 2026, follows a directive by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, aimed at preventing criminal elements from concealing their identities and activities through the misuse of vehicle registration plates.
According to a statement issued by the Command, the operation will be supervised by the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Tijani Fatai, who has directed all Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers across the state to ensure strict compliance with the directive within their jurisdictions.
Under the enforcement exercise, vehicles found with covered, obscured, altered, unauthorised or no registration number plates will be impounded and subjected to investigation in line with existing laws and established procedures.
The Command explained that the initiative is intended to improve the ability of security agencies to identify vehicles, investigate crimes, track suspects and strengthen the overall security architecture of Lagos State.
Police authorities stressed that the exercise is not designed to inconvenience law-abiding motorists but rather to enhance public safety and support crime prevention efforts.
Motorists, transport operators, fleet managers and other vehicle owners have therefore been advised to ensure that their vehicles carry valid, properly issued and clearly visible registration number plates at all times. Vehicle owners were also urged to keep all relevant vehicle documents updated and available for inspection when required.
The Lagos State Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property and called on residents to support the initiative by complying with the directive and reporting suspicious activities to security agencies.
The Command noted that public cooperation remains critical to the success of policing efforts and urged residents to remain vigilant and provide timely information that could assist in maintaining peace and security across the state.
