The Nigeria Police Force says the February 1 commencement of the enforcement of the mandatory Third-Party Insurance for vehicle owners nationwide is sacrosanct.
9News Nigeria reports that recalls that the I-G had on January 10 announced that the enforcement of third-party insurance for vehicle owners nationwide would begin on February 1.
Police Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said this in a statement in Abuja, noting that the initiative was to reinforce road safety measures and ensure that vehicle owners comply with the stipulated insurance requirements to protect themselves and others on the road.
Adejobi also warned vehicle owners and operators against non-compliance, stressing that the enforcement actions would include fines and other penalties, as mandated by relevant extant laws.
He said in the statement that; “Effective Feb. 1, all vehicle owners nationwide are required to possess valid Third Party Insurance as they move about.
“Those without the insurance are advised to be insured quickly to avoid any sort of embarrassment,” he said.
He therefore noted that the Inspector-General of Police, I-G, Kayode Egbetokun, had directed all Commissioners of Police nationwide to ensure due enforcement, disclosing that police officers would be empowered to conduct checks and enforce penalties for non-compliance in line with relevant extant laws.
He said the Nigeria Police Force would also remain dedicated to enhancing road safety and protecting the lives of all citizens through the enforcement of traffic laws and regulations, as it called for cooperation from members of the public to ensure successful enforcement of the regulation.
