Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun,, has directed the enforcement of the Mandatory Third Party Insurance which will commence on February 1st, 2025.
According to the statement made available by the Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Friday , January 31 in Abuja ,” This initiative aims to reinforce road safety measures and ensure that all vehicle owners comply with the stipulated insurance requirements to protect themselves and others on the road’
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Ref No. CZ.5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.6/354 Date: January 31, 2025
The Director of News
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PRESS RELEASE
POLICE REITERATES 3RD PARTY INSURANCE ENFORCEMENT BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1ST
As IGP Directs Due Enforcement Nationwide
In line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., the Nigeria Police Force once again reiterates the enforcement of the Mandatory Third Party Insurance which will commence on February 1st, 2025. This initiative aims to reinforce road safety measures and ensure that all vehicle owners comply with the stipulated insurance requirements to protect themselves and others on the road.
The Nigeria Police Force cautions vehicle owners and operators against non-compliance with this essential regulation. Failure to possess valid Third Party Insurance will result in strict enforcement actions, including fines or penalties or both, as mandated by relevant extant laws.
Effective February 1st, all vehicle owners nationwide are required to possess valid Third Party Insurance as they move about, and those without the Insurance, are advised to be insured quickly to avoid any sort of embarrassment. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., has directed all State Commissioners of Police to ensure due enforcement, as Police officers will be empowered to conduct checks and enforce penalties for non-compliance in line with relevant extant laws.
The Nigeria Police Force remains dedicated to enhancing road safety and protecting the lives of all citizens through the enforcement of traffic laws and regulations. Cooperation from members of the public in this crucial endeavor is much appreciated.
ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, fCAI,
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA.
31ST JANUARY, 2025
Author: Maureen Ikpeama