Police Commissioner in Kwara State, Victor Olaiya, has warned officers in charge of enforcement of the third party vehicle insurance policy in the state to maintain high level of professionalism.
The commissioner who announced the commencement of the enforcement of the policy in a statement by the spokesperson of the Command, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi in Ilorin on Sunday, cautioned officers not to tarnish the image and integrity of the police force while carrying out the enforcement.
The police boss also advised vehicle owners to obtain or update their third party insurance to avoid legal sanctions as stipulated by the law as the enforcement exercise continues with close supervision.
The statement read; “In compliance with the directive of the 22nd indigenous Inspector General of Police, Federal Republic of Nigeria, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, the Kwara State Police Command under the leadership of CP Victor Olaiya, has commenced the enforcement of third-party vehicle insurance across the state.
“The enforcement of this exercise is being coordinated by the Commissioner of Police alongside the DC Operations; it commenced on 1st February, 2025.
“Area Commanders, DPOs and heads of tactical teams have been charged and mandated to monitor the extent of compliance among motorists in the state.
“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 statement added.
