By Bakare Platunde
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun has said the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) will begin enforcement of third-party insurance for vehicle owners across the country.
A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on at the weekend, said the I-G spoke when he received the management of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) led by the Commissioner for Insurance, Olusegun Omosehin, Egbetokun said Section 68 of the Insurance Act and Section 312 of the 1945 Motor Vehicle (Third Party Insurance) Act mandate all vehicle owners to possess third-party insurance before operating vehicles on public roads.
The I-G urged Nigerians to comply with the laws, adding that violations would be punished by imprisonment, fines, or both.
He said the Nigeria police force would continue to collaborate with stakeholders to ensure protection of lives and property in the country.
Earlier, the commissioner congratulated the I-G on his achievements, particularly the establishment of the Police Insurance Bank Ltd.
Also at the meeting the Commissioner for Insurance Omosehin called for support from the Nigeria police force in the enforcement of the compulsory third-party insurance, which provided substantial benefits to all road users.
