LAGOS STATE POLICE COMMAND COMMENCES ENFORCEMENT OF THIRD PARTY MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE
In line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., the Lagos State Police Command has embarked on enforcing the mandatory minimum of Third Party Motor Vehicle Insurance with effect from February 1st, 2025.
Vehicle owners in Lagos State are required to possess a minimum of valid Third Party Insurance. Those without any class of Insurance are advised to get insured immediately.
The Nigeria Police Force cautions vehicle owners and operators against non-compliance with this essential regulation. Failure of which will result in strict enforcement actions, including fines, penalties or both.
This initiative aims to ensure vehicle owners comply with stipulated insurance requirements to protect themselves and other road users.
Meanwhile the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olanrewaju Ishola, psc(+) mnips, has charged officers on this enforcement exercise to be professional, courteous but firm in the discharge of their duties. He equally warned that no form of incivility to members of the public would be tolerated from them. The public are enjoined to cooperate with the police as this crucial enforcement exercise is a win-win situation for all.
CSP BENJAMIN HUNDEYIN, anipr, mipra
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
LAGOS STATE COMMAND
IKEJA
FEBRUARY 1, 2025.
INSURANCE: POLICE DOES NOT ISSUE 3RD PARTY INSURANCE.
FORCE CAUTIONS SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS, ACTIVISTS AGAINST MISLEADING NIGERIANS.
The attention of the police has been drawn to misinformation and misleading comments credited to some social media influencers and activists antagonising the police on the issuance and enforcement of the 3rd party insurance policy, where the NPF has been alleged of using the policy to rake in money.
The Nigeria Police Force wishes to emphasize that it does not issue third-party insurance as it has been misconstrued by some individuals. The responsibility for obtaining this mandatory insurance lies with vehicle owners through their respective insurance companies. The Force has commenced the enforcement operations of the insurance policy with effect from today, February 1, 2025, aiming to enhance road safety and protect the rights of accident victims.
In light of this enforcement, the Force therefore cautions social media influencers and activists against spreading misinformation regarding insurance policies as the police is solely for the enforcement, not the issuance of the insurance cover.
Dissemination of accurate information is vital to prevent misleading the public, while misconceptions can eventually lead to non-compliance and potential legal repercussions for motorists.
ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI,
FPRO, FHQ
ABUJA.
1st February, 2025.
