The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has successfully impounded more than 350 vehicles across Nigeria in the past month as part of a nationwide crackdown on unauthorised and fake number plates. This operation, launched on February 3, targets vehicles using fraudulent registration numbers, including those illegally displayed on private, commercial, government, and diplomatic vehicles.
Speaking to newsmen in Abuja on Monday, FRSC’s Public Education Officer, Mr. Olusegun Ogungbemide, explained that the initiative aims to improve road safety and bolster national security. “The proliferation of fake number plates poses serious security risks, undermining law enforcement and compromising national safety,” Ogungbemide stated.
The nationwide operation, which started in Abuja, initially focused on vehicles using fake diplomatic plates, unrecognised number plates, and other infractions. The two-week pilot phase in Abuja led to the expansion of the enforcement to all states in the country, resulting in the impoundment of 350 vehicles within the first month of the operation.
Ogungbemide highlighted the ongoing nature of the enforcement, saying, “The use of fake or unrecognised number plates isn’t just a road safety issue; it’s also a major security concern.” He further explained that these illicit plates create opportunities for illegal activities, making it harder for law enforcement to track vehicles and individuals involved in criminal activities.
The FRSC has urged all vehicle owners to ensure their plates are registered under the National Vehicle Identification Scheme (NVIS), a secure and reliable means of vehicle identification. Ogungbemide stressed that obtaining a legitimate number plate through the NVIS is both simple and affordable, with vehicle owners advised to avoid using “fancy number plates” without proper authorisation, as these could lead to sanctions.
“Fancy number plates are allowed under the NVIS, but they must be obtained through legal means. It’s wrong to just write your name on a plate and use it,” Ogungbemide cautioned, stressing the importance of prioritising road safety and national security.
The FRSC remains committed to ensuring that all vehicles on Nigerian roads comply with legal number plate regulations, and Ogungbemide called on the public to cooperate with the corps and report any suspicious vehicles with unauthorised plates.
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