The Oyo State Police Command has arrested 1,216 drivers for failing to comply with third-party vehicle insurance regulations, reinforcing the nationwide push for adherence to essential road safety laws.
Speaking in Ibadan on Wednesday, Commissioner of Police, Johnson Adenola, disclosed that these arrests were made as part of ongoing enforcement efforts to ensure compliance with Nigeria’s Motor Vehicle (Third-Party Insurance) Act.
Adenola elaborated that 111 of the arrested motorists had already been charged in court, while 425 individuals were cleared after acquiring the necessary third-party insurance cover.