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

The Lagos State Police Command is set to implement a comprehensive statewide enforcement exercise targeting vehicles with covered, obscured, unauthorized, defaced, or missing registration number plates. This move is part of a broader strategy to bolster security and combat criminal activities within the state.

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

According to SP Abimbola Adebisi, the command's spokesperson, the exercise aligns with a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu. The primary goal is to improve public safety and hinder the ability of criminal elements to hide their identities. The enforcement is scheduled to commence on Monday, June 15, 2026, under the supervision of the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai.

All Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers across Lagos have been instructed to ensure strict compliance within their jurisdictions. Vehicles found in violation of the directive will face impoundment and undergo thorough investigation in accordance with existing laws. The police emphasized that this measure is a proactive security step designed to aid law enforcement in identifying vehicles, investigating crimes, and tracking suspects, thereby strengthening the state's overall security framework.

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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 command reassured the public that the exercise is not meant to inconvenience law-abiding motorists. They urged vehicle owners, transport operators, and fleet managers to ensure their vehicles always display valid, clearly visible registration plates and to keep their documentation readily available for inspection. The police reiterated their commitment to protecting lives and property and fostering a safer environment for all residents and visitors. They also called for public cooperation through vigilance and reporting suspicious activities.

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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.