Our correspondent who monitored development reports that most of the major roads in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State have been deserted following the commencement of the exercise on Saturday.
The Inspector General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun had directed the police to commence enforcement of the mandatory third-party insurance nationwide on February 1st, 2025.
The directive aimed to enforce road safety measures that vehicle owners comply with the stipulated insurance requirements to protect themselves and others on the road.
The CP had held a meeting with the stakeholders where he briefed them on the enforcement and warned that any vehicle that failed to comply would be impounded.
Addressing reporters after monitoring the compliance, CP Azare said the exercise was seamless, adding that motorists in the state have complied accordingly.
“In Akwa Ibom State, we had a seamless exercise. Third-party insurance is a requirement of the law. You must have all your documents to ply Nigerian roads.”
The commissioner directed motorists “To obtain their third-party insurance papers to avoid the impoundment of their vehicles”, adding that the enforcement exercise has commenced and is currently ongoing.
He explained that the enforcement of the directive by the IGP became necessary to ensure that motor vehicles were road-worthy and in line with the laws of the country.
Azare added that the exercise would continue until motorists complied adding that those without third-party insurance would have their vehicles impounded.