Vehicle Owners Risk Imprisonment As Police Begin Enforcement Of Third-party Insurance February 1

The inspector-general of police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has announced February 1, 2025, as the commencement date of enforcement of vehicle third-party insurance.



The IGP stated this on Friday when the Commissioner for Insurance, National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, and team visited him at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.

In his remarks, the IGP affirmed the importance of third-party insurance and announced February 1, 2025, as the commencement date for the enforcement of the relevant laws.

The IGP further stated that Section 68 of the Insurance Act and Section 312 of the 1945 Motor Vehicle (Third Party Insurance) Act mandate that all vehicle owners possess third-party insurance before operating their vehicles on public roads.

He urged Nigerians to comply with the laws, as violations are punishable by imprisonment, fines, or both.

Speaking earlier, the NAICOM commissioner congratulated the IGP on his significant achievements, particularly the establishment of the Police Insurance Company Limited.

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He emphasised the need for the police’s assistance in ensuring public compliance with insurance laws.

He also requested the Nigeria Police Force’s support in the nationwide enforcement of compulsory third-party motor vehicle insurance, which provides substantial benefits to all road users.

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