Police warn social media influencers, activists against spreading misinformation regarding insurance policies

The Nigeria Police Force has cautioned social media influences and activists alleging that the Force is using the policy to rake in money, explaining that the authorities does not issue third-party insurance as has been misconstrued by some individuals.

Penpushing reports that Force Public Relations Officer Muyiwa Adejobi made this clear in a statement explaining that

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

“The attention of the police has been drawn to misinformation and misleading comments credited to some social media influencers and activists antagonising the police on the issuance and enforcement of the 3rd party insurance policy, where the NPF has been alleged of using the policy to rake in money”, the statement reads.

“The Nigeria Police Force wishes to emphasize that it does not issue third-party insurance as it has been misconstrued by some individuals. The responsibility for obtaining this mandatory insurance lies with vehicle owners through their respective insurance companies”, Adejobiwrote.

Penpushing further reports that the statement added that the force has commenced the enforcement operations of the insurance policy with effect from, February 1, 2025, aiming to enhance road safety and protect the rights of accident victims.

“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”, the statement said

“Dissemination of accurate information is vital to prevent misleading the public, while misconceptions can eventually lead to non-compliance and potential legal repercussions for motorists”, Adejobi emphasized.

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