Nasarawa seized vehicles at Police custody
The Nasarawa State Police Command has intensified its enforcement of vehicle registration laws, resulting in the seizure of 27 vehicles and the prosecution of 19 individuals accused of violating approved identification regulations.
The operation, which was carried out in Lafia and other parts of the state, is part of a nationwide directive aimed at improving public safety, strengthening vehicle identification systems, and reducing the chances of criminal activities involving unregistered vehicles.
Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP Ramhan Nansel, said the arrested individuals were charged with various offences, including driving vehicles without proper registration, using covered or defaced number plates, and operating vehicles with unauthorized foreign registration plates.
Some of the offenders were also accused of displaying manufacturer logos or symbols in place of legally approved number plates.
According to the police, these violations make it difficult for security agencies to track vehicles involved in criminal activities.
Nansel warned that criminals often take advantage of poorly regulated vehicle identification systems to hide their identities and avoid detection.
“Unregistered vehicles and obscured number plates are frequently used by criminal elements to conceal identities and evade law enforcement agencies,” he stated.
The enforcement followed a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, ordering commands nationwide to intensify monitoring and enforcement against vehicles operating outside the law.
The Commissioner of Police in Nasarawa State, Shetima Jauro Mohammed, explained that the exercise was not designed to inconvenience responsible motorists but to promote security and accountability on the roads.
“The initiative is not intended to inconvenience law-abiding citizens but to enhance public safety and strengthen crime prevention efforts,” Mohammed said.
He urged vehicle owners and motorists across the state to ensure that their vehicles are properly registered and fitted with valid, visible number plates.
The Commissioner further warned that the Command would continue to arrest and prosecute offenders who fail to comply with the regulations.
The Police Command also appealed to residents to support the enforcement campaign, noting that cooperation between citizens and security agencies remains crucial in tackling crime.
Officials assured the public that the operation would continue as part of broader efforts to protect lives, property, and maintain a safer environment across Nasarawa State.
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