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Police begin enforcement of third-party vehicle insurance policy

The enforcement is in compliance with Section 68 of the Insurance Act and sections 1, 2, and 3 of the Motor Vehicle Act, said the police.

• February 3, 2025
Cops accosting motorist
Cops accosting motorist [Credit; The Guardian Nigeria News]

The police command in Osun has started enforcing the third-party vehicle insurance policy, as directed by the inspector general of police, Kayode Egbetokun.

This was announced in a statement on Monday.

According to the police, the directive aims to ensure compliance with Section 68 of the Insurance Act and Sections 1, 2, and 3 of the Motor Vehicle (Third-Party Insurance) Act.

Police commissioner Muhammed Abba emphasised the command’s commitment to protecting road users from motor accident risks.

“Vehicle owners in Osun are urged to verify their insurance certificates’ authenticity and validity. as non-compliance will result in sanctions.

“Vehicle insurance enforcement teams will consist of personnel from the police command in Osun, the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), and the Osun State Internal Revenue Service,” the police command said.

The command advised vehicle owners to make further enquiries or clarifications by contacting the Osun command’s public relations officer.

Similarly, the police commenced the enforcement of the Third-Party Vehicle Insurance Policy for vehicles in Rivers.

SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the command’s spokeswoman, confirmed the development in Port Harcourt on Monday.

Ms Iringe-Koko explained that the enforcement began on February 1, in line with the directives issued by the inspector-general of police, Kayode Egbetokun, to police commands nationwide.

According to her, police commissioner Olugbenga Adepoju has instructed officers to maintain professionalism and integrity throughout the enforcement process.

She added that the commissioner warned against misconduct by officers.

She disclosed that the enforcement team includes the divisional traffic officers, National Union of Road Transport Workers members, and the Rivers Board of Internal Revenue officials.

(NAN)

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