The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Commissioner, Benneth Igweh, has ordered a crackdown on vehicles operating without number plates. This directive was announced by FCT police spokeswoman Josephine Adeh in a statement on Sunday.
Adeh highlighted that the FCT police have observed a troubling trend of motorists driving with either a single number plate or none at all.
Also, car dealers have been found to be driving such vehicles outside the permitted hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., as specified in Section 25 (5) of the FCT Road Transport Regulation Act, 2005.
“It is widely known that many recorded cases of armed robbery, often referred to as ‘one chance’ robberies, involve vehicles with single or no number plates,” the statement said.
As a result, Commissioner Igweh has issued a directive to impound any vehicles found on the roads with single or no number plates, and to arrest and prosecute the drivers.
“This also serves as a warning to car dealers against parking their vehicles in unauthorized areas and driving beyond the stipulated times. Violators will face strict legal consequences,” the statement added.
Adeh reaffirmed the FCT police command’s dedication to ensuring the safety of residents and emphasized that no motorist or car dealer will be allowed to violate the laws of the territory.
She also encouraged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities by using the police emergency lines: 08032003913, 08028940883, 08061581938, and 07057337653.
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