Police arrest 89 motorists for number plate violations in Ogun

Ogun State Police have apprehended 89 motorists for violating number plate regulations as part of an intensified enforcement campaign. The operation aims to enhance vehicle traceability and hinder criminals who exploit obscured or missing plates.

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The achievements followed sustained intelligence-led policing and enforcement of the Inspector-General of Police’s directive against vehicles operating without registration plates or with obscured number plates.

State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, stated that the arrests followed intelligence-led policing and directives from the Inspector-General of Police. Appropriate legal actions are being pursued against the offenders. Commissioner of Police, Mr Bode Ojajuni, has ordered Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers to escalate enforcement across the state.

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The Commissioner of Police, Mr Bode Ojajuni, directed Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and Tactical Commanders to intensify enforcement of the directive across the state.

Simultaneously, operatives in Ogere Remo foiled an armed robbery, intercepting suspects who had stolen motorcycles, cash, and valuables. While the suspects fled, one was apprehended, and exhibits including a knife and a broken padlock were recovered. The police are pursuing other gang members.

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The suspects abandoned the stolen motorcycles and fled into a nearby bush following a coordinated tactical response by security operatives.

The command reiterated its commitment to intelligence-led policing, visibility patrols, and community partnerships. Motorists are urged to comply with registration laws, and residents are advised to use only recognized transport services. The public is encouraged to provide information to aid crime prevention.

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The command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing, visibility patrols, strategic stop-and-search operations, and stronger community partnerships.