The police in Akwa Ibom State have commenced enforcement of the Third Party Insurance for Vehicle Owners.
The state Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare led an enforcement team on Saturday to monitor compliance with the scheme in the state.
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, had directed all the police commands in the country to ensure that motorists present the third party insurance certificate of their vehicles to operatives starting from February 1, 2025.
Enforcing the directive on Saturday, Aze led senior officers of the Command to strategic areas in the state, including Uyo and Ikot Ekpene.
He assured that the exercise would continue until all motorists have their vehicle third party insurance certificates.
The police commissioner who expressed satisfaction that a good number of motorists accosted have their their third party insurance certificate, attributed the development to vigorous sensitization on the issue by the police and other relevant stakeholders.
He did point out, though, that some cars were seized because their owners neglected to provide the necessary documentation.
