Kwara Police Target Vehicles with Covered or Obscured License Plates

Kwara State Police Command announced that, starting Monday, it will conduct a statewide enforcement campaign targeting vehicles with covered, obscured, unauthorized, defaced, altered, or missing registration number plates.

In a statement issued by spokesperson SP Adetoun Ejire Adeyemi in Ilorin on Sunday, the command said the initiative follows a directive from Inspector‑General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu. “Consequently, the state Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, has directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), and the State Traffic Officer to immediately commence full‑scale enforcement across their respective Areas of Responsibility and ensure total compliance with this directive,” the statement read.

The commissioner added that any vehicle found violating the directive will be impounded and subjected to a thorough investigation in accordance with existing laws and established procedures.

The command emphasized 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,” the statement added. It urged motorists and vehicle owners to remove any covering or obstruction on their number plates and to display only duly issued, valid, and clearly visible registration plates at all times.

Owners are also encouraged to keep all vehicle documents current and readily available for inspection whenever required by law enforcement officers. The command explained that the exercise is not intended to inconvenience law‑abiding citizens but is a deliberate and proactive security measure aimed at improving vehicle identification, enhancing criminal investigations, tracking fleeing suspects, and strengthening the overall security architecture of the state.

“Criminals have increasingly exploited concealed or unregistered vehicles to perpetrate unlawful acts, and the command is determined to close every avenue that aids such activities,” the statement vowed. It warned that anyone who deliberately covers, tampers with, alters, or operates a vehicle without proper registration number plates does so at their own risk and should be prepared to face the full weight of the law.

“Compliance is mandatory, and enforcement officers have been directed to carry out their duties professionally, impartially, and without fear or favour,” the command reiterated. It remains resolute in its commitment to protecting lives and property and creating a safer environment for all residents and visitors to the state.

“It appreciates the continued cooperation and support of the good people of Kwara and calls on everyone to embrace this initiative in the collective interest of public safety and security,” the statement said.

The command urged the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious persons, vehicles, movements, or activities through the command’s emergency lines: 0703 206 9501 and 0812 527 5046.