By Anietie Akpan
Cross River State Police Command has commenced the enforcement of the Third-Party vehicle insurance policy across the state.
In view of this, the Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command (CP), Mt. Gyogon Augustine Grimah has advised vehicle owners to have genuine third-party insurance to avoid any kind of embarrassment.
In a press release dated February 2, by the Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Police, Ugbo Irene, the Commissioner of Police informed the general public that the implementation of third-party vehicle insurance commenced February 1, 2025, across the Eighteen (18) local government areas of the state.
This he said is in compliance with the directive issued by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun to all State Police Commissioners.
In furtherance of the above, the CP warned officers involved in this very important assignment to maintain a high level of professionalism devoid of complacency and rights abuse.
He charged officers and men “to be fair, firm and to shun all forms of extortion for the Force’s interest; any errant officer found wanting will face severe sanctions”.
Accordingly Grimah urged motorists to obtain a valid third-party insurance policy from only licensed insurance bodies authorized by the National Insurance Commission to transact motor insurance business in the country.
He stated the relevance of the policy, adding that in the event of an accident, it is easy to facilitate the safety of innocent third parties and ensure financial recovery/compensation for damages, injuries, or loss of life.
While continuing to enforce the policy, the Command enjoined vehicle owners “without insurance to obtain it as soon as possible to avoid unpleasant occurrence(s).
“Residents are hereby notified that the exercise will continue throughout the state until all vehicle owners adhere to the policy”.