LAGOS POLICE BAN COVERED NUMBER PLATES, WARNS AGAINST TINTED GLASSES AND UNREGISTERED VEHICLES

By Olayiwola Ibrahim // Lagos // The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Olohundare Jimoh, has announced a ban on motorists covering their vehicle number plates, warning that the police command will begin strict enforcement of the directive across the state.

The police boss also cautioned against the use of tinted glasses that obscure the front and right side windows of vehicles, as well as the operation of unregistered vehicles on Lagos roads.

CP Jimoh made the declaration on Monday during a press briefing after addressing officers and men of the command on new directives issued by the Inspector-General of Police, Disu Olatunji.

According to him, vehicle owners must ensure that newly purchased vehicles are properly registered before being driven on public roads.

It is prohibited for anyone in Lagos to cover their plate number or to use tinted glasses where the front screen and the right screen are tinted and covered.

People are also prohibited from using unregistered vehicles, the commissioner stated.

He explained that the briefing followed a meeting with police leadership held earlier in March 2026 by the Inspector-General of Police, where the need for improved professionalism, discipline and supervision within the force was emphasized.

CP Jimoh said the Lagos command had already begun sensitising officers on the new directives less than 24 hours after the meeting, adding that the move is aimed at strengthening policing standards and improving service delivery to residents.

The commissioner also stressed the importance of strict supervision of officers to ensure that policing activities are carried out in line with human rights standards and international best practices.

He further reiterated the need for stronger community policing, urging officers to work closely with residents in identifying and addressing security challenges in their neighborhoods.

According to him, policing strategies in the state must be guided by the security priorities of the communities they serve.

The police chief added that the Inspector-General of Police had directed commands nationwide to return to basic policing principles, including closer engagement with the public.

He warned that human rights abuses by police officers would not be tolerated, stressing that all personnel must uphold the dignity and rights of Nigerians.