The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has directed all State Commissioners of Police to enforce the Mandatory Third Party Insurance which will commence on February 1st, 2025, stressing that any motorist that violate this insurance policy will be severely punished.
Egbetokun state this in a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, explaining that the initiative is aimed at reinforcing road safety measures and ensure that all vehicle owners comply with the stipulated insurance requirements to protect themselves and others on the road.
The IGP cautioned vehicle owners and operators against non-compliance with this essential regulation, threatening that failure to possess valid Third Party Insurance would result in strict enforcement actions, including fines or penalties or both, as mandated by relevant extant laws.
“Effective February 1st, all vehicle owners nationwide are required to possess valid Third Party Insurance as they move about, and those without the Insurance, are advised to be insured quickly to avoid any sort of embarrassment. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., has directed all State Commissioners of Police to ensure due enforcement, as Police officers will be empowered to conduct checks and enforce penalties for non-compliance in line with relevant extant laws”, the IGP added.
