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Fire Engulfs Amotekun Vehicle

By Web News 225

By Rotimi Famakin

One of the operational pick-up trucks of the Western Nigeria Security Network, code-named Amotekun Corps, was engulfed by fire at Mokola roundabout area of Ibadan.

According to an eyewitness account, the vehicle, which was without a number plate, had Amotekun personnel onboard when the incident happened.

Narrating their accounts, three eyewitnesses, Mr Simon Okorona, Mr Adigun Oluwasegun and Mrs Fatimo Eniola, said the driver and personnel onboard the vehicle were unaware of the fire until they were alerted.

Radio Nigeria correspondents who visited the scene of the incident report that the cause of the fire was unknown, while attempts to speak with the personnel were futile as they declined comments. 

Efforts to reach the Oyo State commandant of the Amotekun corps, was unsuccessful.

 Our correspondent reports that the incident caused gridlock around the Mokola roundabout area of Ibadan.

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Ogun Police Command Commence Enforcement of Third-Party Motor Insurance

By Web News 427

By Adebola Ajayi 

In compliance with the directive of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, the Ogun State Police Command has commenced the enforcement of third-party motor insurance across the State.

The enforcement exercise began on Saturday, February 1, 2025, with the State Commissioner of Police, CP Lanre Ogunlowo leading the operation in major areas of Abeokuta, including Olomore, Ibara, and OPIC Panseke, to monitor compliance levels among motorists.

A statement by the Command Spokesperson, Omolola Odutola says the exercise reveals significant adherence to the directive, while some motorists appeal for additional time to update their vehicle insurance.

The statement shows that, during the enforcement exercise, motorists without valid third-party insurance but with other required vehicle documents were granted a grace period and educated on the importance of compliance.

According to the statement, CP Ogunlowo notes that third-party motor insurance is a crucial safety measure that provides financial protection for accident victims and ensures insurance companies compensate those affected.

It says the Commissioner of Police urges all vehicle owners to regularize their insurance status immediately to avoid penalties, pointing out that the enforcement exercise will continue across the State as part of efforts to promote road safety and uphold the rule of law.

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