3rd Party Insurance: Police Warns Social Media Influencers, Activists

The Nigeria Police has warned social media influencers and activists against misleading the public, on the issuance of 3^rd party insurance policy.

It said its attention had been drawn to insinuations by some social media influencers and activities, alleging that the police was using he policy to rake in money, saying that it was not so.

“The Nigeria Police Force wishes to emphasise that it does not issue third-party insurance as it has been misconstrued by some individuals”,  Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said in a tweet. “

The responsibility for obtaining this mandatory insurance lies with vehicle owners through their respective insurance companies.

The Force has commenced the enforcement operations of the insurance policy with effect from today, February 1, 2025, aiming to enhance road safety and protect the rights of accident victims.

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In light of this enforcement, the Force therefore cautions social media influencers and activists against spreading misinformation regarding insurance policies as the police is solely for the enforcement, not the issuance of the insurance cover”.

According to Adejobi dissemination of accurate information was vital to prevent misleading the public, as misconceptions could eventually lead to non-compliance and potential legal repercussions for motorists.