Insecurity : Oyo Police Crackdown On Fake/Covered Number Plates, Unregistered Vehicles

Insecurity : Oyo Police Command crackdown on fake and covered number plates, unregistered Vehicles. 

The Police Command says any person or persons found violating these directives will be promptly arrested.

Adds that vehicles or motorcycles of offenders will be impounded in line with extant laws and operational procedures.

The Oyo State Police Command on Thursday commenced a statewide enforcement operation targeting unmarked vehicular objects, fake and unreadable (faded) vehicle number plates, as well as unauthorized covering of vehicle plates.

A statement by the Commands Police PRO, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, stated that these measures is designed to deter criminal activities, enhance rapid response capabilities, and strengthen public confidence in policing operations.

The Command PRO said any person or persons found violating these directives will be promptly arrested, while such vehicles or motorcycles will be impounded in line with extant laws and operational procedures.

“Furthermore, the Command will sustain intermittent stop-and-search operations, intelligence-led patrols, and coordinated raids of identified criminal blackspots across the State. There will also be increased police visibility and strategic deployment of personnel within key locations across urban and rural areas.”

The Command urged members of the public to remain calm, law-abiding, and cooperative with Police personnel during the course of these operations, as these actions are strictly in the interest of public safety and security.

“The Command appreciates the continued support and understanding of residents and assures that all operations will be conducted professionally, lawfully, and with due respect for human rights.”

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