POLICE ARREST 89 OVER NUMBER PLATE OFFENCES IN OGUN
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By: Muftau Fatimo
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested 89 motorists for violating the Inspector-General of Police’s directive targeting vehicles without registration number plates or those with concealed plates, describing the offences as a threat to both state and national security.
The command also apprehended two suspected armed robbers, Abdulsalam Adam and Israel Salako, recovering a stolen vehicle and two motorcycles during separate operations aimed at tackling crime across the state.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed the developments in a statement issued on Saturday.
Babaseyi said the enforcement exercise followed a nationwide directive by the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, against vehicles operating without registration plates or with covered, altered or obscured number plates.
He said, “During the operations, 89 vehicles and their drivers were apprehended for violating the directive. Appropriate administrative and legal actions have been taken against the offenders in accordance with extant laws and established procedures, including prosecution where applicable.
“The exercise is a strategic preventive policing initiative designed to improve vehicle traceability, strengthen intelligence gathering, support prompt investigation, and deny criminal elements the anonymity often exploited in the commission of crimes.
“The exercise will be sustained across Ogun State, and all violators will be dealt with in accordance with the law.”
Babaseyi also disclosed that operatives of the Ogere Division, working with the Ogun State So-Safe Corps, local vigilantes and residents, foiled an armed robbery operation at Akuro Phase I, Ogere Remo, on Thursday.
According to him, the robbers invaded a residence and dispossessed occupants of two motorcycles, mobile phones, cash and other valuables before attempting to escape.
He said the swift deployment of security operatives forced the suspects to abandon the two motorcycles and flee into a nearby bush.
Subsequent coordinated efforts led to the arrest of one suspect, Abdulsalam Adam, who is currently assisting investigators with useful information. The scene was processed, and one knife, one expended cartridge, and one broken padlock were recovered as exhibits,” Babaseyi said.
He added that efforts were ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members of the gang, while the case had been been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Eleweran, for further investigation.
Similarly, Babaseyi said that on July 2, 2026, operatives of the Ajuwon Division responded promptly to a distress call reporting an armed robbery incident at Baale Akinosi Area, Ajuwon, where hoodlums invaded a residence and stole mobile phones, jewellery, power banks, a laptop computer, a Toyota Camry and other valuables.
He said the division’s Anti-Crime Team immediately mobilised and launched a coordinated operation and that, on sighting the police, the fleeing hoodlums abandoned the stolen vehicle during a hot pursuit and escaped.
Babaseyi said one suspect, Israel Salako, was arrested and is currently assisting investigators, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects and recover other stolen property.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, commended the officers and men involved in the successful operations for their professionalism, vigilance, prompt response and dedication to duty.
He reiterated that the command remains committed to proactive, intelligence-led policing through sustained visibility patrols, strategic stop-and-search operations, prompt response to distress calls, community partnership and intelligence gathering aimed at preventing crime before it occurs.
The CP urged all motorists to comply fully with vehicle registration requirements and advised members of the public to remain security-conscious by boarding commercial vehicles only at designated motor parks and recognised loading points.
He further cautioned against patronising unbranded vehicles or private vehicles illegally operating as commercial transport and encouraged residents, whenever practicable, to share vehicle details and travel information with trusted relatives or friends before embarking on journeys.
The CP also appealed to residents to continue supporting the police by providing timely and credible information capable of preventing crime and facilitating prompt operational response.
He assured residents of Ogun State that the command would continue to strengthen proactive policing measures and sustain its crackdown on criminal elements to safeguard lives and property across the state.
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