Police Seize 195 Vehicles in Enugu for Registration Offences
The Enugu State Police Command has impounded 195 vehicles for allegedly violating vehicle registration and number plate regulations, warning that those responsible will be prosecuted under the law. The operation, which was carried out across the state under the supervision of Commissioner of Police Mamman Giwa, is part of a nationwide enforcement campaign targeting unregistered vehicles and those with illegal or improperly displayed number plates. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the command's spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, the police said the seized vehicles included those without valid registration, those displaying only one number plate instead of the required two, and vehicles with covered, defaced, obscured, unauthorised or improperly fixed number plates. According to the command, all affected vehicle owners will be charged to court in line with the National Road Traffic Regulations and other relevant laws. Giwa commended officers involved in the exercise and urged motorists to comply with vehicle registration requirements, warning that the enforcement campaign will continue across the state. He also reminded officers to carry out their duties professionally, cautioning against extortion, harassment or any other form of misconduct, with disciplinary action awaiting any officer found guilty.
The commissioner noted that the operation follows the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, ordering state commands to enforce the ban on unregistered vehicles. Police say the measure is aimed at improving public safety, as vehicles without proper identification are often linked to criminal activities and traffic violations. Motorists were advised to regularise their vehicle documents and ensure their number plates comply with the law to avoid arrest and prosecution. The development comes days after the Ogun State Police Command arrested 89 motorists for similar offences during a related nationwide enforcement exercise.
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