The police command in Kwara State says it will commence an enforcement against vehicles with covered, obscured, unauthorised, defaced, altered or no registration number plates across the state.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, in a statement on Sunday, said the exercise was in furtherance of efforts to strengthen public safety and deny criminals the opportunity to conceal their identities and operations in the state.

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Ms Ejire-Adeyemi stated, “‎The enforcement operation will begin on Monday, 15th June 2026. Consequently, the Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, CP Ojo Adekimi, psc, mnips, has directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), and the State Traffic Officer to immediately commence full-scale enforcement across their respective areas of responsibility and ensure total compliance with this directive.”

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She noted that the state commissioner of police ordered that any vehicle found in violation of the directive would be impounded and subjected to thorough investigation in accordance with extant laws and established procedures. 

“The command wishes to state unequivocally that there will be no preferential treatment, exemption, or special consideration for any individual or organisation found contravening this directive, irrespective of status, position, or influence. The law will be applied fairly, firmly, and without compromise,” she stated.

Noting that the exercise was not intended to inconvenience law-abiding citizens, Ms Ejire-Adeyemi said it was a deliberate and proactive security measure aimed at improving the identification of vehicles, enhancing criminal investigations, tracking fleeing suspects, and strengthening the overall security architecture of Kwara State. 

She added, “Criminals have increasingly exploited concealed or unregistered vehicles to perpetrate unlawful acts, and the command is determined to close every avenue that aids such activities.”

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The command advised ‎motorists and vehicle owners to remove any covering or obstruction on their number plates and ensure that only duly issued, valid, and clearly visible registration plates were displayed on their vehicles at all times. 

It also urged them to keep their vehicle documents current and readily available for inspection whenever required by law enforcement officers.

The announcement came amid escalating bandits’ attacks on several Kwara communities, especially in Edu, Patigi, Ifelodun, Kaiama and other local government areas.