Police arrest 89 motorists for number plate violations in Ogun

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The Police Command in Ogun says it has apprehended 89 motorists for number plate violations across the state, foiled armed robbery operations, and recovered stolen motorcycles.

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The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abeokuta.

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Babaseyi said the achievements followed sustained intelligence-led policing and enforcement of the Inspector-General of Police’s directive against vehicles operating without registration plates or with obscured number plates.

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He said appropriate administrative and legal actions, including prosecution where necessary, had been initiated against the offenders in line with extant laws and procedures.

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The spokesman said the Commissioner of Police, Mr Bode Ojajuni, directed Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and Tactical Commanders to intensify enforcement of the directive across the state.

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He said coordinated operations conducted simultaneously across Ogun led to the interception of the 89 vehicles found operating in violation of the law.

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Babaseyi explained that the exercise was designed to improve vehicle traceability, enhance intelligence gathering, and deny criminal elements the anonymity often exploited in committing crimes.

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He added that the enforcement would be sustained statewide, warning that violators would continue to face sanctions in accordance with the law.

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The PPRO also said operatives of the Ogere Division, in collaboration with the Ogun State So-Safe Corps, local vigilantes and community members, foiled an armed robbery at Akuro Phase I, Ogere Remo, on Friday.

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He said the robbers had dispossessed residents of two motorcycles, mobile phones, cash and other valuables before police operatives intercepted them during an attempted escape.

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According to him, the suspects abandoned the stolen motorcycles and fled into a nearby bush following a coordinated tactical response by security operatives.

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Babaseyi said one suspect was arrested and was assisting investigators, while a knife, an expended cartridge and a broken padlock were recovered as exhibits.

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He said the case had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, while efforts were ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members of the gang.

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The PPRO said the commissioner reaffirmed the command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing, visibility patrols, strategic stop-and-search operations, and stronger community partnerships.

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Ojajuni urged motorists to comply with vehicle registration requirements and advised residents to patronise only recognised motor parks and properly identified commercial vehicles.

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He also appealed to members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to support crime prevention and enhance operational effectiveness across the state. (NAN)

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