Lagos Police Impound 50 Vehicles as Enforcement Against Covered and Defaced Number Plates Begins

 Lagos Police Impound 50 Vehicles as Enforcement Against Covered and Defaced Number Plates Begins

The Lagos State Police Command has impounded about 50 vehicles across the state for various registration number plate infractions as it commenced a statewide enforcement operation targeting vehicles with covered, obscured, defaced, unauthorized, or missing number plates.

LAGOS — The Lagos State Police Command has impounded about 50 vehicles across the state for various registration number plate infractions as it commenced a statewide enforcement operation targeting vehicles with covered, obscured, defaced, unauthorized, or missing number plates.

The exercise, which began on Monday, June 15, 2026, is in compliance with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, , aimed at enhancing public safety, strengthening security, and preventing criminal elements from concealing their identities and activities.

Speaking with journalists after monitoring the operation, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, , disclosed that approximately 50 vehicles had been impounded across Lagos for violating registration number plate regulations.

“Some are still coming in because others are at the divisional level or area commands,” the police commissioner said, noting that additional vehicles could be added to the list as reports are received from various police formations.

CP Tijani warned that owners of impounded vehicles could face prosecution as part of efforts to deter motorists who have ignored repeated warnings on compliance with vehicle registration regulations.

He emphasized the security implications of obscured or concealed number plates, explaining that such practices could aid criminal activities and undermine law enforcement efforts.

“If criminals use vehicles with covered plates for crime, even our cameras cannot capture anything. If the vehicle is stolen, tracking becomes nearly impossible,” he stated.

The commissioner reiterated the command’s commitment to sustaining the enforcement exercise across the state.

“This is a note of warning to all motorists who think this is a joke. We are serious, and this will be a continuous exercise,” he said.

He urged motorists, transport operators, fleet owners, and members of the public to ensure that their vehicles carry valid, duly issued, and clearly visible registration number plates at all times. He also advised vehicle owners to keep all relevant vehicle documents updated and readily available for inspection when required.

The operation was supervised by CP Tijani and supported by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, Area Commanders, and Divisional Police Officers across the state.