Rivers Police Set For Clampdown On Vehicles Without Number Plates & Covered Number Plates 

The Rivers State Police Command has informed the general public that a statewide clampdown on vehicles operating without valid registration number plates, or with covered or obscured number plates, will commence on Monday, 16th March, 2026.

Similarly, any vehicle found using revolving or flash lights without an official letter of approval from the appropriate authority will be impounded.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Grace Iringe-Koko, this enforcement exercise is 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.

The Command also warned against the use of tinted glasses, on commercial vehicles, as 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. Unauthorized 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.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, psc, mnips, assured residents that the enforcement exercise will be carried out professionally, fairly, and without bias. He further called 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 to the Public

Members of the public are advised to:
• Ensure their vehicles have valid and clearly visible number plates.
• Remove any unauthorized 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.
• Report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the Command’s emergency lines.

Emergency Contacts

Control Room
0803 200 3514

Complaint Response Unit (CRU)
07057605256
08120822987
09035774814

PPRO
0901 427 3818

The Rivers State Police Command said it remains committed to protecting lives and property and maintaining law and order across the state.