In compliance with the directive of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, the Kwara State Police Command has commenced the enforcement of third-party vehicle insurance across the state.
The spokesperson of the Command, Toun Ejire- Adeyemi said the enforcement of the exercise is being coordinated by the commissioner of Police, Victor Olaiya alongside the deputy commissioner of Police (Operations).
She said that the exercise commenced on 1st February, 2025, adding that : ” Area Commanders, DPOs and Heads of tactical teams have been charged and mandated to monitor the extent of compliance among motorists in the state.”
Ejire- Adeyemi said that the commissioner of Police has warned officers to maintain a high level of professionalism, as the image and integrity of Nigeria Police Force should not be tarnished while carrying out the enforcement.
“The enforcement aligns with Section 68 of the Insurance Act; and Sections 1, 2, 3 of the Motor Vehicle (Third-Party Insurance) Act, which requires all vehicle owners to secure a third-party insurance policy before operating their vehicles on Nigerian roads. The insurance policy guarantees safety of road users/victims from liabilities of road accidents.
“The CP Victor Olaiya urges all vehicle owners in Kwara state to obtain or update their Third-Party insurance to avoid legal sanctions as stipulated by the law.
The enforcement of this exercise continues with close supervision, ” she added.
