The Nigeria Police Force has reiterated the enforcement of the mandatory third-party insurance, which will commence on February 1, 2025.
According to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, this initiative aims to reinforce road safety measures and ensure that all vehicle owners comply with the stipulated insurance requirements to protect themselves and others on the road.
The Force cautioned vehicle owners and operators against non-compliance with the regulation, stressing that failure to possess valid third-party insurance will result in strict enforcement actions, including “fines or penalties, or both, as mandated by relevant extant laws.”
The statement further stated that effective from February 1, “all vehicle owners nationwide are required to possess valid third-party insurance as they move about, and those without the insurance are advised to obtain it quickly to avoid any sort of embarrassment.”
It added that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has already directed all police commissioners in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to ensure due enforcement.
The Force PRO noted that police officers will be empowered to conduct checks and enforce penalties for non-compliance in line with relevant extant laws.
