FRSC records 6,454 traffic offences, seizes five fake diplomatic plates
The FRSC has recorded 6,454 traffic offences and seized five vehicles with fake diplomatic number plates during its nationwide Operation GUDUMA II. Read More: https://punchng.com/frsc-records-6454-traffic-offences-seizes-five-fake-diplomatic-plates/
During the second phase of the Federal Road Safety Corps' nationwide enforcement operation, code-named Operation GUDUMA II, the FRSC recorded a staggering 6,454 traffic offences and over 1,600 violations related to number plates, including five vehicles bearing fake diplomatic plates. Conducted from November 2 to 6, 2026, the operation encompassed 12 states and the Federal Capital Territory, aimed at combating vehicle identity fraud and other traffic violations.
The operation's success, according to the FRSC, highlights the necessity for continued enforcement and heightened public vigilance against the misuse of vehicle identification systems. The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, emphasized that vehicle number plates are crucial for national security, traceability, and law enforcement. He also assured Nigerians that the operation would continue and expand to other states, with reinforced strategies including improved personnel deployment and inter-agency collaboration.
The FRSC cautioned motorists against using fake, unauthorised, concealed, or improperly displayed number plates, urging compliance with traffic regulations to ensure that Nigerian roads remain free from identity fraud, criminal concealment, and traffic indiscipline.
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