Oyo Police Command

  IBADAN — THE Oyo State Police Command has commenced a statewide enforcement operation targeting vehicles and motorcycles with improper identification, as part of efforts to strengthen security and curb criminal activities across the state. The command said the operation is aimed at enforcing compliance with vehicle identification regulations while enhancing crime prevention and public safety. In a statement issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, the command disclosed that the exercise targets unmarked vehicles, fake or obscured number plates, and vehicles operating with illegally covered registration numbers. According to the police, the enforcement drive forms part of ongoing measures to dismantle criminal networks and improve the state’s overall security architecture. “The Oyo State Police Command, in furtherance of its unwavering commitment to ensuring a safer and more secure environment and in line with ongoing efforts to rid the state of violent crime and other forms of criminality, has commenced a statewide enforcement operation targeting unmarked vehicular objects, fake and obscured number plates, as well as unauthorized covering of vehicle plates,” the statement read. The command warned that violators of vehicle identification regulations would face immediate arrest, while affected vehicles and motorcycles would be impounded in accordance with existing laws and operational guidelines. It stated that the exercise commenced on Thursday and would be sustained across the state. The police also announced plans to intensify stop-and-search operations, intelligence-driven patrols, and coordinated raids on identified criminal hideouts and blackspots. According to the command, there will be increased police visibility and strategic deployment of personnel across major roads, communities, and other critical locations in both urban and rural areas of the state. The police explained that the measures are designed to deter criminal activities, improve emergency response capabilities, and strengthen public confidence in law enforcement operations. “The Command will sustain intermittent stop-and-search operations, intelligence-led patrols, and coordinated raids of identified criminal blackspots across the state. There will also be increased police visibility and strategic deployment of personnel within key locations across urban and rural areas,” the statement added. Residents were urged to remain law-abiding and cooperate with security personnel carrying out the operation. The command assured members of the public that all enforcement activities would be conducted professionally, lawfully, and with respect for fundamental human rights. “The Command appreciates the continued support and understanding of residents and assures that all operations will be conducted professionally, lawfully, and with due respect for human rights,” Olayinka stated. This publication understands that the enforcement operation is also understood to be part of broader security measures linked to ongoing rescue efforts following the recent abduction of school pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of the state, which has triggered intensified security operations across affected routes and the area.