The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, announced that the Nigeria Police Force will begin enforcing third-party insurance for all vehicle owners nationwide beginning February 1, 2025.
According to a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the I-G made the declaration during a meeting with Mr. Olusegun Omosehin, the Commissioner for Insurance at the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), on Friday in Abuja.
Egbetokun highlighted that both Section 68 of the Insurance Act and Section 312 of the 1945 Motor Vehicle (Third Party Insurance) Act require all vehicle owners to have third-party insurance before using their vehicles on public roads.
He emphasized the importance of compliance, warning that failure to adhere to these laws would result in penalties including fines, imprisonment, or both.
The I-G assured that the police would work closely with relevant stakeholders to uphold safety and security for all citizens.
Earlier, Omosehin had congratulated the I-G on his accomplishments, particularly noting the establishment of the Police Insurance Bank Ltd. He also called for the police’s assistance in ensuring the successful enforcement of compulsory third-party insurance, which he said provides significant benefits for all road users.
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