The Rivers State Police Command has announced that it will commence a statewide clampdown on vehicles operating without valid registration number plates, or with covered or obscured number plates on Monday, 16 March, 2026.
This was as the Command also disclosed that, similarly, any vehicle found using revolving or flash lights without an official letter of approval from the appropriate authority will be impounded.
Rivers Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Grace Iringe-Koko, made these known in a press release, issued on Thursday.
The state police authority stated that the enforcement exercise was aimed at enhancing public safety, strengthening crime prevention efforts, and ensuring strict compliance with traffic regulations across the state.
“Vehicles without proper identification, as well as those illegally using revolving lights, pose serious security risks and are often linked to criminal activities,” it declared.
The Rivers Police Command also warned against the use of tinted glasses on commercial vehicles, noting that such vehicles are frequently exploited by “one chance” kidnapping syndicates to perpetrate criminal acts.
“Members of the public are therefore advised to be vigilant and cautious when boarding vehicles with heavily tinted windows.
“All motorists are advised to ensure that their vehicles are properly registered and display clear and visible number plates at all times.
“Unauthorised use of revolving or flash lights by private individuals is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated.
“Defaulters will have their vehicles impounded and may be prosecuted in accordance with the law,” it was added in the release.
The state Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, however assured residents that the enforcement exercise will be carried out professionally, fairly, and without bias.
He further calls on all residents of the state to cooperate with officers of the Rivers State Police Command in the interest of public safety and security.
Advice By Rivers Police To The Public On Number Plates
Rivers Police advised members of the public to: ensure their vehicles have valid and clearly visible number plates; remove any unauthorised revolving or flashing lights from their vehicles immediately; avoid the use of tinted glasses, especially on commercial vehicles;
Carry all relevant vehicle documents while driving; be vigilant and cautious when boarding commercial vehicles with tinted windows; and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the Command’s emergency lines: Control Room 0803 200 3514; Complaint Response Unit (CRU) 07057605256, 08120822987 and 0903577481; PPRO: 0901 427 3818
The Rivers State Police Command also reassured that it remained committed to protecting lives and property and maintaining law and order across the state.
