FCT police order arrest, prosecution of motorists with concealed number plates

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has issued a stern warning to motorists and vehicle owners in Abuja, urging them to avoid driving vehicles without valid number plates or those with concealed, defaced, or faded plate numbers. This caution was accompanied by a stern warning against the use of tinted glasses without proper permits and the use of fake diplomatic number plates by unauthorized individuals within the FCT.

The command's Chief Commissioner, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, made the announcement in a statement released by the police's spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh.

The warning was issued in response to the growing prevalence of vehicles with concealed or altered number plates, which the police stated could hinder the security agencies' ability to identify and track vehicles involved in criminal activities. The Command emphasized the potential security risks posed by such vehicles in the FCT, a unique environment where their presence could impede effective identification and tracking by law enforcement agencies.

CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi directed that motorists found violating the law should be arrested and prosecuted. He further ordered police officers across the FCT to intensify enforcement efforts and ensure compliance with laws governing vehicle identification and the use of tinted glasses. However, the police emphasized that officers should conduct these operations professionally and refrain from using the enforcement exercise as a means of extortion.

The police urged residents to cooperate with officers and report any suspicious vehicles or activities to the nearest police station or through the Command's emergency lines. This directive aimed to foster a collaborative effort between the community and law enforcement to maintain security and uphold the law in the FCT.