Police begin crackdown on vehicles with fake number plates, others in Kwara Monday

The Kwara State Police Command is launching a strict enforcement operation against vehicles with improperly displayed license plates, starting Monday, June 15, 2026. This statewide crackdown, a directive from Inspector-General Olatunji Disu, aims to bolster security and prevent criminals from using obscured or fake plates to conceal their identities and movements.

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The Kwara State Police Command, in strict compliance with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, and in furtherance of efforts to strengthen public safety and deny criminal elements the opportunity to conceal their identities and operations, will commence a statewide enforcement exercise against vehicles with covered, obscured, unauthorised, defaced, altered or no registration number plates.

Police Commissioner Ojo Adekimi has instructed all Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers to enforce the directive rigorously. Vehicles found in violation will be impounded and subjected to thorough investigation. The command emphasized that no individual or organization will receive preferential treatment, regardless of their status or influence.

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The Commissioner of Police has further ordered that any vehicle found in violation of the directive shall be impounded and subjected to thorough investigation in accordance with extant laws and established procedures.

Motorists and vehicle owners are urged to ensure their license plates are clear, valid, and visible at all times. The police stated that the law will be applied firmly and without compromise to ensure compliance and enhance public safety across the state.

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The Command wishes to state unequivocally that there will be no preferential treatment, exemption, or special consideration for any individual or organisation found contravening this directive, irrespective of status, position, or influence. The law will be applied fairly, firmly, and without compromise.