The Lagos State Police Command has announced that it will commence a statewide enforcement exercise against vehicles operating with covered, obscured, unauthorised, defaced or missing registration number plates from Monday, June 15, 2026.
The command said the exercise follows a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, aimed at enhancing public safety and strengthening security across the state.
In a statement issued on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Tijani Fatai, directed all Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers to ensure full compliance with the directive within their respective jurisdictions.
According to the statement, vehicles found in violation of the directive will be impounded and subjected to investigation in line with existing laws and established procedures.
The police said the operation is intended to improve the ability of security agencies to identify vehicles, investigate crimes and track criminal suspects.
“The Command wishes to assure members of the public that this enforcement exercise is not intended to inconvenience law-abiding motorists. 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 statement said.
The command advised motorists, transport operators, fleet owners and other road users to ensure that their vehicles carry valid and clearly visible registration number plates at all times.
Vehicle owners were also urged to keep all relevant documents updated and readily available for inspection by law enforcement officers.
Reaffirming its commitment to protecting lives and property, the command called on residents to support the initiative through compliance and by providing useful information to security agencies.
“Security is a shared responsibility. The Command therefore urges residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious persons, vehicles, movements, or activities,” the statement added.
The police expressed appreciation to Lagos residents for their continued cooperation as efforts intensify to improve security across the state.